Student Support Staff

Job Description

JOB GOAL:

To support disciplinary procedures and policies to ensure a safe and orderly environment at the High School and Middle School level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in education or any other related field is preferred.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma is required
• College credits towards a major in Education or other related field is preferred.
• Communication skills in both English and Spanish is preferred.

REPORTS TO: Dean of Students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce MSA’s Code of Student Conduct, and appropriate state and federal statutes.
• Ability to demonstrate effective skills of listening, speaking, and writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a positive manner with children and peers
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Platform among others.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrates a mature responsible attitude necessary for the position

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support and assist students in managing their behavior and in achieving their social and behavioral targets both in and outside the classroom.
• Assist individual students experiencing difficulties in managing their behavior by supporting them outside the classroom/social group
• Assist students back into the classroom/social group when they have regained management of their behavior
• Set a good example to students through own presentation and personal and professional conduct.
• Support administration and faculty in establishing and maintaining a purposeful learning atmosphere and setting high expectations for students’ behavior
• Contribute to developing and implementing of policy and good practice for behavioral support which reflects the school’s commitment to high achieving and effective teaching and learning
• Ensure that support for the behavior management of students is consistent with the school’s Code of Conduct; sharing good practice with colleagues
• Assist in establishing good relationships with parents and caretakers and provide information about social and behavioral progress and
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
• Undertake tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Dean of Students.
• Maintain comprehensive files on each student requiring disciplinary action and maintain records for adults.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.
• Ability to stand, climb stairs, ramps, work outside and inside, work with extreme noise on occasion, and walk around campus.

Position Type:

• 10 months employee
• Follows school calendar
• Paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with children/young adults: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16