1:1 Support Staff- Therapeutic High School Program

Job Details Job ID: 5841285 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 20, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately

Locations CREST Collaborative - Andover, Massachusetts

Job Description CREST Collaborative is currently looking for support staff to support our therapeutic high school program located at 20 Shattuck Rd in Andover. Program supports students in grades 9-12. Experience with the use of therapeutic strategies (de-escalation, trauma-informed, CBT, restorative justice) preferred. A minimum of 3 years experience preferred. Prior experience working with students with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Prior experience implementing behavioral strategies, supports, and data collection. Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

supporting academic programs, behavior plans, collecting data and logging data daily or weekly. The ideal candidate will be reliable and well organized with sound judgment. Experience with de-escalation, trauma-informed principles, CBT, restorative justice, behavior plans, and collecting a variety of data.

Salary Range based on 184 days and 2026-2027 Salary Schedule: $29555-$42706 Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > Emotionally Disabled Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Collaborative to provide a safe and secure working and learning environment for its entire staff and student body without distinction based on actual or perceived differentiating characteristics, including race, color, age, religion, creed, ancestry, veteran or military status, national origin, citizenship, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, limited English proficiency, genetic information, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, marital status, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have 1 or more of these characteristics; or by any other protected status or characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination, sexual and bias-motivated harassment and violations of civil rights disrupt the educational process and will not be tolerated.

The Collaborative is committed to prevention, remediation and accurate reporting of bias incidents and civil rights violations. To that end, all staff and students can enjoy the advantages of a safe and tolerant environment where individual differences are respected. The Collaborative undertakes to engage in activities and programming such as training of all school personnel intended to foster respect for diversity, civil rights and non-violence in school settings.

Job Requirements Experience working in a collaborative setting. Safety Care Training preferred. At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Elizabeth Conway, HR Director 20 Shattuck Rd Andover, Massachusetts 01810 Phone: 978 685-3000 Fax: 978-296-3690 Email: econway@crestcollaborative.org