BTBN0358942-0000
2025-10-13T00:00:00
2025-12-09T00:00:00
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:The Therapeutic Support Specialist (TSS) has the responsibility for observing, assessing, intervening, accepting and engaging students who cannot be engaged in instruction. The TSS will apply therapeutic intervention techniques for students in need of more specialized support to facilitate interaction in a constructive and productive manner. Key responsibilities include:Works with staff to establish positive student behavior by developing appropriate strategies tailored to individual studentsAssesses students' needs and provides recommendations to clinical staff to positively affect behaviorWorks as a contributing member of the treatment team who contributes to the creation, implementation and evaluation of treatment goals and objectivesAssesses and defuses crisis situations including the utilization of emergency physical interventions as necessaryPrepares students to successfully re-enter the classroom setting and promotes positive behavior support in the classroomCollaborates with the students, their family and classroom team to complete individual safety plansUses ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progressPrepares a variety of reports and accurately completes all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as required by school policies and proceduresREQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, human development or psychology: ORAssociate's degree in social work, counseling, human services, human development, psychology or closely related field with two years' experience working with children/adolescents in a school or therapeutic environment; ORHigh school diploma or equivalency and four years' experience working with children/adolescents in a school or therapeutic environmentAbility to model and practice therapeutic interventionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students and their familiesAbility to implement a strength-based approach with students in crisisAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to strongly advocate for students and their familiesAbility to work compassionately with children experiencing traumaAbility to complete a variety of paperwork and reportsAbility to handle emotionally charged situationsCommitment to meeting the needs of every studentStrong belief that every student can succeedSkill and confidence in making decisions
Teacher Aide/Library Aide
Broome-Tioga BOCES
Southern
Hourly wage
Fixed