Teacher Support Specialist

Teacher Support Specialist (Sign-On Bonus up to $1000)

Join Latham Centers, Inc. as a Teacher Support Specialist and help students thrive academically and emotionally.

$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr

• 30–40 hrs/week: $300 at 60 days + $700 at 120 days (total $1,000)
• 20–29 hrs/week: $200 at 60 days + $300 at 120 days (total $500)

• A high‑school degree or GED
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to handle children in crisis situations with safety and compassion

Mon – Fri, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Weekend differential: $3.00 per hour for shifts from 7 am Saturday through 6:59 am Monday.

• Cooperate with the Special Education teacher to plan and implement classroom‑related activities.
• Assume classroom responsibility in the teacher’s absence.
• Supervise students during classroom activities.
• Collaborate with team members to implement IEP objectives.
• Maintain classroom appearance.
• Record daily behavioral progress in individual tracking logs.
• Communicate daily with the Special Education teacher about issues affecting students.
• Participate actively in supervision and Special Education component meetings.
• Plan and assist with activities for school vacations and summer‑school recreation programs.
• Correct student classroom work; review results with students and teachers.
• Understand and implement the school behavior‑management program.
• Design and implement individualized and group behavior‑management programs.
• Other duties as directed by the Special Education teacher or principal.
• Implement pre‑vocational/vocational activities.
• Perform work related to normal duties except for occasional emergencies.

• 5 weeks of paid time off
• Top‑notch health plans (Latham covers first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
• Childcare reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement fund match up to 5%

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Individual and Family Services

Latham Centers, Inc. 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.

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