Student Support Specialist

Job Description

The Spaulding Educational Alternative (SEA) program is seeking a Student Support Specialist to work with high school students who present social emotional challenges. The SEA program is an off‑campus alternative school program utilizing a trauma‑informed approach to meet the individualized needs of students. The Student Support Specialist works with teaching and counseling staff to support students' academic and social emotional needs through a collaborative problem‑solving process.

SEA Mission: At the SEA, we commit ourselves to supporting our students' individual needs and to build meaningful relationships with each of them to empower them to recognize their inherent self‑worth and to discover and embrace their own unique way to persevere, learn, and succeed.

SEA Program

Description:

Spaulding Educational Alternatives (the SEA) is an alternative school within the Barre Unified Union School District (BUUSD) that supports students with IEPs around their social/emotional and academic needs. The vision for SEA involves four major components: (1) social‑emotional support with a therapeutic component, (2) rigorous academics delivered with a real‑world context, (3) community connections and (4) a robust training and employment program.

The social‑emotional component includes implementing a trauma‑informed proactive and collaborative problem‑solving approach as well as two full‑time licensed mental health clinicians.

The academic component involves experiential and project‑based learning, integrated across all activities. Supported by Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements (PBGR) Access Plan, students can learn in a manner and at a pace that is appropriate for them as outlined in their Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs).

The SEA offers vocational learning opportunities in woodworking/carpentry, automotive/welding, culinary, and agriculture within its facility and through community partners.

The community component involves developing community within the school (for students that have historically felt rejected by their school community) and beyond to parents/families as well as fostering positive connections in the broader Barre and Vermont communities.

Our robust transition program will include a well‑developed and active vocational component. This will include all elements of progressive employment, planning for post‑secondary education and training (including college, supported college, trade schools and training programs) and independent living preparation.

Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Other education plus two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience will be considered.

Pay range is $23.73 – $33.30 per hour based on previous experience as a BI or equivalent. This position also comes with a full benefits package.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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