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Join Our Team as a Teacher Support Specialist! Are you passionate about helping students thrive academically and emotionally? We\'re looking for compassionate individuals to join us in supporting students to develop their educational, social, emotional, and behavioral skills. As a Teacher Support Specialist, you\'ll play a pivotal role in nurturing students\' growth and success. Requirements: A High School degree or GED, A valid driver?s license The ability to handle children in crisis situations with safety and compassion. Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability! Compensation: \$18.82 per hour Schedule: Mon -Fri 7a-3p ***If you pick up shifts between the hours of 7am Saturday through 6:59am Monday there is a weekend differential of \$3.00 per hour for hours worked ! *** Key Responsibilities: In cooperation with Special Education teacher, plan and implement classroom related activities. In absence of Special Education Teacher, assume responsibility for the classroom. Supervise students in classroom-related activities. Work cooperatively with team members to implement IEP objectives. Maintain appearance of the classroom. Record behavioral progress in individual tracking logs on daily basis. Daily communication with Special Education teacher regarding issues which impact students. Active participation in supervision and Special Education component meetings. Plan and/or assist with activities for school vacations and summer school recreation program. Correct students? classroom work. Review results with student and teacher. Understand and implement the school behavior management program. Design and implement individualized and group behavior management programs. Other responsibilities as designated by Special Education Teacher or Principal. Implement pre-vocational/vocational activities. Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee?s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies. Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position. Generous benefits package! Excellent health insurance coverage, with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA, retirement account with company match (up to 5%!), generous time off bank and more...! Benefits: Earned Time Away Extended Sick Leave Life Insurance/AD&D Long-term Disability Health Insurance Flex Spending Account Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Childcare Reimbursement- Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Voluntary Critical Illness Voluntary Accident Auto & Home Insurance Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.