Student Support Specialists (6 )

Position Type:

Support Staff/School Climate Advisor

Date Posted:

8/11/2026

Location:

To be determined - Hamden Public Schools

Date Available:

08/31/2026

Closing Date:

08/19/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SIX (6) OPEN POSITIONS

FOR

STUDENT SUPPORT

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors' Degree required

2. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators

3. Ability to lead and manage a team

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills

5. Demonstrates effective problem solving, organizational skills, planning, record keeping and computer literacy skills

6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Job Goal:

To assist and support the school administration in creating and maintaining a positive school climate.

Job Description:

Responsible for training and developing protocol for lunch/recess aides and student support staff

Develops structured activities for students during recess

Monitors Lunch Aides in the cafeteria and at recess

Assists students with academic work and/or problem resolution

Assists in shaping students' behavioral and decision-making skills through positive reinforcement strategies

Works collaboratively with building administrator in developing schedules, routines, and coverage for the cafeteria, recess and student support center

Consults with faculty, administrators and other special services personnel on student behavioral issues

Maintains records related to the Student Support Center and inputs student discipline information into a computer-based program (SWIS)

Additional responsibilities as determined by the building administrator

Terms of Employment:

Full-time 10-month

Remuneration:

$35,000/yr

If interested in this position, please apply online at

Position will be opened until filled.

Closing Date: The deadline for replies will be Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Consideration will not be given to applications received after the closing date.

Internal Applicants: Please email Emily McCann-Williams at with your name, current position and location, and the position you wish to apply for.