STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Student Support Specialist

1 @ Billy Mills Middle School (FILLED)

1 @ Liberty Memorial Middle School (FILLED)

1 @ Southwest Middle School

1 @ West Middle School

USD 497

Details

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Purpose Statement :

The job of Student Support Specialist is done for the purpose / s of assisting with the delivery of operational & administrative services that support students' behavioral, academic, and social-emotional achievement. Key responsibilities include implementing evidence-based behavior strategies, collaborating with staff and families to address student needs, supporting campus and building activities and well-being, and connecting students and families with supportive community resources.

This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for the purpose of supporting district staff working with students with academic and behavioral needs.
• Communicates and connects with community members and resources for the purpose of providing additional support and care for students and families.
• Confers with teachers / specialists and participates in team meetings for the purpose of developing and implementing intervention plans and analyze progress.
• Follows and implements school policies, behavior expectations, and procedures for the purpose of providing consistent approaches to academic and behavior matrices and plans.
• Implements evidence-based behavioral strategies for the purpose of promoting student self-regulation.
• Implements and supports academic instruction and behavioral plans, as assigned for the purpose of assisting in meeting student needs and providing a consistent and safe environment.
• Instructs students, individually or in groups, for the purpose of presenting and / or reinforce academic and behavioral concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and student files / records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and / or providing reliable information.
• Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods (e.g. lunch room, classrooms with substitutes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established regulations and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Offers targeted support to students with identified behavioral and / or academic needs for the purpose of ensuring student progress and support.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information, developing knowledge required to perform job functions and meet district objectives.
• Participates in and maintains training / certification for crisis management, restorative practices, and other applicable areas (e.g. emergency safety interventions, etc.) for the purpose of providing supportive, safe, and appropriate support to students.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and / or conveying information.
• Provides outreach and support to parents / guardians for the purpose of promoting positive school / family relationships and enhancing student learning.
• Refers incidents to appropriate site personnel (e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring follow-up per administrative guidelines.
• Regularly collaborates with staff to assess student progress, plan individual or group curriculum, and evaluate instructional materials, etc. for the purpose of ensuring student academic and behavioral progress.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Reviews and coordinates student attendance and truancy plans for the purpose of supporting equitable access to the learning environment.
• Supports and monitors the discipline referral information for the purpose of providing timely data to administration, staff, and families, as applicable.
• Uses building CI3T process to support students' academic, social and behaviors for the purpose of ensuring student academic success.

Other Functions

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : None Specified.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and / or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and / or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : None Specified.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and / or events; often gather, collate, and / or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups; work with data of varied types and / or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adhering to district policies; and regular attendance except when taking approved leave.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under limited supervision following standardized practices and / or methods; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 45% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Experience providing student / family support services in education or social service settings; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.

Education Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates

None Specified

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

None Specified

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Kansas Department of Children and Families

Physical Exam / TB Screening

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Not Rated 10 / 24 / 24 14