Student Support Specialist for

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Purpose : The Student Support Specialist will serve as a student advocate so that students attain a level of personal and social adjustment that facilitates achievement of their academic goals. They work closely with school staff and administration, families and community agencies to provide a successful educational experience for each student.\ \ Responsible to : Building Principal and Director of Special Education\ \ Payment rate : As Established by the Emporia Board of Education\ \ Qualifications : Appropriate Kansas certification / licensure forSchool Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist.Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.Essential Functions : Serve as a student advocate.Assist in the determination of an appropriate action plan for improving student learning.Assist in determining obstacles to student learning by providing insight into the social, emotional, physical, and educational status of students and families.Facilitate the elimination of obstacles to student learningDemonstrate knowledge and skills regarding social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of students and families.Assist in establishing a positive learning environment.Respond to the social and emotional needs of students.Ensure that all activities conform to local, state, and federal guidelines, rules and regulations.Respond to change productively and perform other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions : Requires prolonged sitting or standing.Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.Occasionally requires stooping, bending, and reaching.Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.Frequently requires extended hours.General Responsibilities : Support and facilitate the mission and vision of the Emporia Public Schools.Assist in facilitating the Student Improvement Team process as assigned.Help eliminate student attendance problems.Assist teachers in the development, implementation, data collection, and analysis of appropriate classroom strategies, accommodations and modifications.Assist in referral and identification of students with special needs.Personally contact parents of students identified to be in need. Gather sufficient knowledge of the home and community resources available to that student.Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process of students identified for special education.Assist with the development of student intervention plans, such as IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and ELL outcome plans.Provide guidance and / or counseling to students and support to families.Serve as a primary communicator between parents and educators and other agencies in appropriate settings.Consult with administrators and staff concerning social and cultural issues affecting student achievement.Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports as needed.Be knowledgeable of new practices or information which could impro0ve student achievement.Perform other duties as may be assigned by an administrator.Provide for effective programs and processes to support the general welfare of students with regard to school and school activities.Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.Prepare and submit documentation / reports as required by the superintendent and Board of Education; and state and federal guidelines.Comply with legal and regulatory requirements as provided by state and federal law.Uphold and enfor e board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules / regulations including but not limited to : \ \Acceptable use of technologySexual and racial