Student Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?


Hiring for Summer 2026, start date on July 6th, 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

Seneca's School Partnership Programs is hiring for a Student Support Assistant to guide students to success at Oakland Elementary in Oakland, CA . As a Student Support Assistant you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being.

ABOUT THE UE ROOTED TO RISE PROGRAM

Seneca's Unconditional Education Rooted to Rise Program partners with Oakland Unified School District to provide therapeutic and behavioral intervention services for children and families in critical need of support, resources and care. Our Medi-Cal funded program provides individual, family and group therapy as well as push-in behavioral intervention and social skills development during the school day to students. Our team integrates into the school community, collaborates with school partners to deliver interventions and services needed for students to thrive. Learn more about Seneca's School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership
• Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
• Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
• Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student's individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
• Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students' daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
• This may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management

Qualifications

• Education/Experience requirements:
• Bachelor's degree OR
• Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience OR
• High school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experience
• Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth
• At least 21 years of age
• Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule

• School based schedule
• Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM
• Hiring for Summer 2026, start date on July 6th, 2026
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $26.22- $28.72 per hour
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
• Salary increases each year
• Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• Comprehensive employee benefits package :
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Partially paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
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