Therapeutic Support Specialist

Company : Ithaca City School District

Location : Binghamton, NY, 13903

Posted Date : 28 October 2025

Job Details

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Therapeutic Support Specialist (TSS) has the responsibility for observing, assessing, intervening, accepting and engaging students who cannot be engaged in instruction. The TSS will apply therapeutic intervention techniques for students in need of more specialized support to facilitate interaction in a constructive and productive manner. Key responsibilities include:

Works with staff to establish positive student behavior by developing appropriate strategies tailored to individual students
Assesses students' needs and provides recommendations to clinical staff to positively affect behavior
Works as a contributing member of the treatment team who contributes to the creation, implementation and evaluation of treatment goals and objectives
Assesses and defuses crisis situations including the utilization of emergency physical interventions as necessary
Prepares students to successfully re-enter the classroom setting and promotes positive behavior support in the classroom
Collaborates with the students, their family and classroom team to complete individual safety plans
Uses ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress
Prepares a variety of reports and accurately completes all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as required by school policies and procedures

Three (3) Professional References Required - These must be filled out in the section of your application where requested.
A copy of your diploma may be uploaded in place of transcripts if necessary
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