66 school support jobs found in Fairfield, CT

Job Description Full-Time, Salary $52,000 - $85,000/year Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? Shifts Available: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 3 pm (32.5 hours per week) About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway's dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways...

Job Description Qualifications: Appropriate NYS Certification in Special Education, SWD 1-6, or SWD 7-12/Content Area 7-12 General Performance Responsibilities: Facilitates the learning activities of exceptional children (Students with Specific Learning Challenges, Speech/Language Impairments, Intellectually Delayed, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairments, Autism, Hearing Impairments, Orthopedic Impairments, Visual Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury) In the attainment of grade-level, subject, school, and system objectives Utilizes a wide variety of instructional strategies, devices, and methods Works with small and large instructional groups Functions effectively as a staff member of the school community Major Responsibilities: Instruction - Teaches grade level or content area - Provides adequate educational experiences to enable each student to develop, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively. - Provide opportunities for each student...

Job Description MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mission Statement: Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student. Values and Belief Statements: Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment. Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation. Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration, inspiring lifelong learners. Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging. Location: Lawrence Elementary School Broad Function: This position is responsible for providing social work services that support students' educational, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs in order to promote academic success and...

Job Description Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate band teacher to join our growing K-12 music program through a two-year leadership pathway. As our Apprentice Band Teacher, you will spend your first year working across several of our strongest middle school band programs. You'll support alongside experienced lead band teachers and receive weekly coaching from our Director of Music Programs. In SY27-28, you will step into the lead band teacher role at one of our middle school campuses, ready to lead a program you've been prepared for from day one. Our band pedagogy balances direct music literacy instruction with ensemble-based learning across woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Students build foundational reading and performance skills on their instruments while exploring repertoire across a wide range of styles, genres, and cultures. Band teachers at Uncommon introduce instruments to beginning players and grow returning students into confident, expressive ensemble...

Job Description The Enrichment & Pre-K Aftercare Support Aide plays a vital role in supporting student safety, behavior management, and active engagement across multiple grade levels. Working part-time, Monday through Friday from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM, this role bridges elementary enrichment instruction and early childhood aftercare support. From 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, the Aide supports our Elementary School (K-2) Enrichment Dance program. From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Aide transitions to leading supervision and structured activities for our Pre-K aftercare program. Key Responsibilities Elementary Enrichment Support (12:30 PM - 3:00 PM) Serve as a dedicated classroom aide to the K-2 Enrichment Dance Teacher. Maintain active scholar oversight to ensure students remain safe, focused, and on task during dance instruction. Assist and lead orderly classroom transitions to and from the enrichment classroom. Proactively manage student behavior and address immediate student...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. Uncommon Schools Principal Fellows are strategically trained and developed using best-in-class practices with the goal of stepping into an Uncommon Principal role upon completion of the Fellowship, in which they will co-lead a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations. This Principal Fellow and eventual Principal is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Regional Superintendent of Instruction and the Senior Director of School Support. The fellowship is based on a foundation of core elements aligned to the competencies of Uncommon Principals. Each element is designed to build Principal Fellows' capacity towards becoming effective instructional school leaders: Feedback and Assessment Feedback, especially individualized feedback, is the main tool that will support the Principal Fellow's growth as a leader...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization in New York City. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from Master Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. Apprentice Teachers will also assist with a...

Job Description Provide direct services to the high school community including: Crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students' return to classrooms for learning and to build students' ability to meet the school's high expectations Individual and group counseling (school-based and mandated) Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students. Refer, monitor, and evaluate individuals and families to external resources and services Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities. Serve as a Case Manager and member of Child Study Team Strengthen and support parent and family involvement Plan and develop school-based interventions with educators Engage and partner with community agencies and resources Help students and their families with learning,...

Job Description SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Support teachers in managing aftercare program for pre-K 4-year old program Support students with the following: Engaging in enriching activities in 1:1, small group and whole group settings Supporting in managing outdoor play Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of classrooms ensuring the rooms are ready for the start of school the following day Support lead teacher with end of day closeout activities Support students with activities including bathroom support, snack, and rest Ensuring students are safe at all time during their time in school Time: Monday - Thursday 3:30-5:30; Friday: 12:30-5:30 Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility; Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt; Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve; is flexible and enjoys...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description The Manager of School Support for NYC Enrollment plays a critical role in guiding families from initial interest to Day 1 readiness. By overseeing regional lead conversion and family outreach, this role directly supports Uncommon Schools' mission by ensuring schools meet their student application and enrollment targets. You will manage the systems, data reporting, and operational strategies that drive enrollment success across the New York City region. In this role, you will partner closely with school operations teams, external affairs, and community partners to remove barriers and optimize the family enrollment journey. Ultimately, your work empowers a dedicated regional enrollment team to deliver a welcoming, consistent, and highly responsive experience for prospective families. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team of four staff members. Establish clear team goals, outreach expectations, and performance tracking...

Job Description Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a 4-year degree. Minimum 8 years as an IT system administrator, network administrator, or similar role (school infrastructure experience is preferred). Assists the core Technology Team with day-to-day technology systems and networking responsibilities and projects. Monitors data center health using preexisting management tools and responds to infrastructure hardware issues as they arise. Installs, manages, and maintains the districts physical and virtual servers environment. Manages the schools information and data, including oversight, support, maintenance, backup, security, upgrades, updates, and troubleshooting of the various information Systems. Evaluate and recommend upgrades, modifications, or changes to information systems and specialized applications. Interacts with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting and identifies...

Job Description Qualifications: Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Have three years of experience in work involving the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character & initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Maintain, repair, assemble, and install condensers, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, heat pumps, stationary boilers, coc...

Job Description Qualifications: Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Have three years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits. Holds a valid electrician's license. Pass a colorblindness test. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators, ascertain the nature of needed repairs and/or replacement; does whatever repair and installation work is...

Job Description 3rd-5th Grade Teacher VOICE Charter School (http://www.voicecharterschool.org/) is an elementary and middle school located in Long Island City, Queens that serves about 650 students across grades K-8. We are located just minutes from Manhattan (two stops outside of Manhattan on the F, N, and W train lines) and Long Island City's growing waterfront district, thriving arts community, and rapid residential growth. We are looking to identify extraordinary educators and administrators committed to urban education who wish to join a dynamic professional learning community. Our mission is to create a safe and healthy learning environment that will nurture, motivate and challenge all of our children to achieve the highest level of academic excellence and to develop into mindful, responsible, contributing participants in their education, their community and the diverse society in which we live. What makes VOICE different? At VOICE, it's not just about the...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more! You'll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities. You'll motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them. You'll use your love of mathematics to...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction. You will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings. You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...