STUDENT SUPERVISION SPECIALIST

Do you have a passion for education and a commitment to the success of ALL students?

Essex Westford School District is seeking dedicated, high energy candidates to serve as full-time Student Supervision Specialists at Essex Elementary School and Founders Memorial School beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. Ideal candidates will be skilled in de-escalation strategies and have prior experience working with children, preferably in large group settings.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in transporting children with specialized needs to and from school for the District
  
• Assist in maintaining behavior norms
  
• Coordinate playground activities and manage the cafeteria and playground environment to be conducive to eating and socializing
  
• Resolve student behavior conflicts using de-escalation strategies
  
• Attends to students experiencing difficulties or engaging in inappropriate behavior
  
• Utilize positive behavioral strategies to encourage positive behavior and address misbehavior. Implement behavioral intervention plans as developed by school staff
  
• Provide substitute coverage for other paras for break coverage and/or for partial coverage during absences. Provide front office coverage as needed/requested
  
• Provide general administrative support to classroom teachers
  
• Take part in in-service training programs, as appropriate
  

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Basic education (high school or equivalent), plus one to two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
  
• Good communication skills and the ability to speak clearly to and deal courteously and efficiently with students, staff, and supervisors
  
• Demonstrated abilities and personal qualities needed to work effectively with children and adolescents with special needs, and a desire to work with this population
  
• First aid and CPR training, and additional relevant health service training or experience desirable
  
• Effectively be able to manage student behavior issues in a calm and respectful manner; well skilled at de-escalation strategies
  

For additional information including duties and additional qualifications, Click Here for a copy of the job description.

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you are committed to the success and safety of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com using job ID 3607085.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 2
Salary: $17.31 to $17.31 Per Hour
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
In 2017 three vibrant communities unified to provide enhanced and expanded educational options for all students, with the idea that we are better together. In the Essex Westford School District, we are designing opportunities that meet the unique needs of all our learners. As one of the largest school districts in the state of Vermont, approximately 4,500 students from preschool through 12th grade walk through our doors each day, eager to take advantage of the resources provided by our supportive communities. Every student is supported by highly qualified and caring educational leaders, educators, and staff who strive to make our schools a place where everyone belongs, feels safe, and is respected. Learning happens here ... students are challenged by a rigorous, well-balanced, proficiency-based curriculum and supported by our dedicated teachers and staff, who believe in and are passionate about what they do. Our staff are more than just employees, they are our neighbors as well. Nearly 50% of our staff live in one of the three communities that they support.

Job Requirements PLEASE NOTE: The District conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information.

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions:
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5. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
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6. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
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7. Are you currently employed with EWSD?
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- No, but I am a former EWSD employee
Contact Information Ashley Gray, Principal
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Jct., Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-2100
Fax: 802-879-0602
Email: agray@ewsd.org