<p>Avon Public Schools</p> <p>Position: Student Support Assistant (Multiple positions available at Pine Grove and Roaring Brook Elementary Schools)</p> <p>Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field.</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, community, or clinical setting. </li><li>Prior experience supporting early childhood learners (PK-4) </li><li>Demonstrated ability to teach or reinforce positive social, behavioral, and self-regulation skills. </li><li>Strong understanding of child development, SEL frameworks, and positive behavior supports. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with staff, students, and families. </li><li>Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young children. </li><li>Flexible, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities: To equip students with the foundational social-emotional and self-regulation skills they need to engage in learning, while ensuring they feel safe, supported, and prepared to succeed in the classroom.</p> <p>Terms of Employment: Position to start ASAP through the end of the 2025-26 School Year. 20 hours a week as determined by the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator and/or building principal; $25.00 per hour. No employee benefits are associated with this position.</p>