What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Support Specialist position at Alma Public Schools?
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Posting
POSITION: Educational Support Specialist
LOCATION: Alma High School
REPORTS TO: Dan Falor, Building Principal
Job Summary: The Educational Support Specialist is responsible for facilitating online learning and managing the Alternate Placement room through mentoring students, assisting with student academics and supporting positive student behaviors. The ideal candidate will implement restorative practices to create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes student growth and success.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have or willingness to obtain a State of Michigan substitute teaching permit
- Certification in restorative practices or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Knowledge of academic support strategies and behavior management techniques.
- Familiarity with online learning platforms and tools preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Alternate Placement Management:
- Supervise and support students assigned to the Alternate Placement room.
- Implement restorative practices to help students reflect on their behaviors and develop positive strategies.
- Ensure a structured and respectful environment that supports academic work and personal growth.
- Serve as a mentor to students in the program, providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students to help them achieve their personal and academic goals.
- Work with students to set and monitor progress toward individual goals.
- Assist students in the program with their academic work, providing tutoring and support as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers to understand academic expectations and help students meet them.
- Monitor students’ academic progress and communicate with teachers and parents as necessary.
- Implement strategies to help students develop positive behaviors and social skills.
- Work with students in the program to understand the impact of their actions and develop conflict resolution skills.
- Collaborate with counselors, MTSS Coordinator, MTSS Assistant, and administrators to create and implement behavior intervention plans.
Online Learning Facilitation:
- Support students enrolled in online classes by providing supervision, technical assistance, and academic guidance.
- Ensure students stay on track with their online coursework and meet deadlines.
- Communicate with online instructors and monitor students’ progress in their online classes.
Compensation: $21/hour, 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, all student attendance days
Beginning Date: ASAP
Application: Interested persons should send materials to Yvonne Neyer, Human Resources Manager, at yneyer@almaschools.net. Please call (989) 466-7526 with any questions.
DATE OF POSTING: 12-20-2024 DEADLINE DATE: 01-10-2025 or Until Filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21