Student Support Specialist

About Sea Crest School Sea Crest is a JK-8 school of joyful learning and community. Located in the heart of Half Moon Bay, Sea Crest offers a high-quality, engaging educational experience that leverages our beautiful setting with a focus on marine and coastal connection. Our creative and collaborative educators believe in providing the best in innovative education to inspire and empower learners to engage curiosity, express creativity, act with compassion, and lead with courage. For almost 30 years, we have had the privilege of stewarding young minds and hearts through their journey of discovery, growth, and development. Our small class sizes support a personalized approach to instruction and the opportunity to develop strong connections with students. Our enrichment programs enable students to discover new interests and abilities in a supportive environment. Sea Crest graduates are: Inclusive , Thoughtful , Knowledgeable , Creative , and Articulate . Sea Crest teachers are… Compassionate, student-centered educators with an understanding and appreciation of child development. Reflective, lifelong learners who pursue professional growth. Skilled practitioners who differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students. Inspired educators who craft joyful and meaningful learning experiences. Effective collaborators and communicators who are committed to fostering strong partnerships with colleagues and families. Committed to celebrating diversity and cultivating equity and belonging for all students. About this role Sea Crest School is looking for a dynamic educator to join our growing student support team. This is a student-facing, hands-on role focused on the consistent implementation of practices that support the growth of all learners. The age and grade focus for this role will be matched to the successful candidates’ experience and specialized expertise as part of our collaborative student support team. This is a full-time, 10-month position. Responsibilities Provide ongoing push-in classroom support for students with academic coaching, skill development practice and using tools to improve their sensory and emotional regulation, fine motor coordination, and select prosocial skills that contribute to a positive classroom community. Partner with teachers to implement strategies for differentiation of instruction, materials, classroom seating, and movement breaks. Establish division norms for writing instruments, varieties of paper, assistive technology, flexible seating options, executive functioning, study skills and supportive visual aids. Teach, or coordinate services with an Occupational Therapist to teach, individual students and/or small groups on how to use select self-regulation or sensory strategies in pull-out sessions, as necessary. Conduct area screenings or partner with an Occupational Therapist to support faculty in creating learning spaces that support the learning, sensory and regulation needs of their current cohort of students. Teach select Character Strong Tier 2 Social-Emotional lessons in JK - 4th grade, based on anticipated and emerging needs of students. Recommend Tier 1 & Tier 2 lessons for teachers to implement as a follow-up. Additional Responsibilities Recommend behavior plans in partnership with faculty and as a member of the Child Study team. Monitor and document student progress and goals, in partnership with faculty, for Student Success Plans or Behavior Plans. Join faculty in select family-teacher conferences, as needed. Present or co-present a workshop to faculty and a parent coffee at a minimum of once per year. Attend weekly faculty meetings. Minimum requirements Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required; Master’s degree in Education or related field, or certification in Special Education, Occupational Therapy, or Educational Therapy preferred. 3-5 years teaching or related experience working with elementary or middle school students Responsive Classroom Training (initial or refresher training can be provided) Character Strong, Tier 1 & Tier 2 Training (initial or refresher training can be provided) #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Independent Schools