REQUIRES AT LEAST 90 COLLEGE CREDITS!

(3 Years of College) Welcome to Maine School Solutions! Maine School Solutions runs approved day treatment programs licensed by the Maine Department of Education as special purpose private schools. Maine School Solutions (MSS) believes that all students can learn, achieve at high standards, and have abilities and talents that are worthy of being identified and supported.

Position:

Student Support Specialist Education Requirements:

At least 90 College Credits (3 years of college). No current certification required - we will train!

Location:

Auburn, ME Pay & Benefits:

$23-$25/Hr Depending on Education & Experience! Earned Paid Leave at 64 hours/year Total of 19 day of paid vacation/holidays (built into calendar) Great work / life balance (only 211 workdays per year!) Shortened summer session & school schedule (T, W, and Th.) Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Health Flexible Spending Account, Legal, Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Supplemental Life, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Programs. Opportunities for growth within the company - many of our Directors and Program Managers started out as a Student Support Specialist!

Job Description:

Assist students in achieving academic success by providing our students regular guidance, mentoring, and support in the classroom and in 1:1 situations. Participate as a member of our education and treatment teams which facilitate individual counseling as well as group counseling and assessments. Provide behavioral support based on each student's individual treatment plan which may include de-escalating tough situations and performing physical restraints to maintain student and staff safety (State approved training provided on site) Promote school pride by helping maintain a clean and welcoming facility. Make a difference in the life of children while growing as a person and a professional.

Our Philosophy:

At Maine School Solutions, we provide individualized therapeutic support and educational services to those students identified as special education and that have not been successful in public school in grades K-12. All students have an assigned school social worker and are supported by Behavioral Health Professionals (BHP), Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. Maine School Solutions is an EEO employer

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person