What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Resiliency Specialist position at Rochester Public Schools?
- Works directly with our students in a variety of settings to address their individual academic and social and emotional needs and goals.
- Assumes responsibility for implementation of individualized plans, goals, and strategies to support student academic and emotional success.
- Collaborate with school and community partners to provide resources and programming to support student success.
- Actively participate as a member of interdisciplinary teams for assigned or identified individuals.
- Establishes, develops and maintains respectful relationships with individuals served.
- Maintains on-site support to students and serves in a liaison role with staff.
- Develops and expands community opportunities/relationships for our students that provide opportunities for increased success.
- Assists individuals in accessing resources and support for success.
- Plans and supports school programming to increase student engagement.
- Effectively collaborate and network with school and community staff.
- In collaboration with the school and community staff, plan and facilitate learning opportunities and resources to support student success.
- Plan and support events, with duties to include general planning, registration, content and program development, outreach, and related tasks to support student success.
- Develop resources and relationships with students, their family and natural supports and with school community members.
- Assess students' skills, strengths and barriers for school success.
- Scheduling and facilitating student and family meetings.
- Implement Positive Behavior Support and programming for students and school.
- Support participants in advocating for their rights, problem solving, conflict resolution, accessing resources, and learning skills to overcome barriers to contributing in their community.
- Increase community awareness and understanding of service(s) provided, and of Life Works.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Ability to relate well with youth
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Aptitude to stay calm in high-stress situations.
- Treat others with respect, courtesy and sensitivity
- Work effectively with team members and or independently
- Develop strong relationships and provide feedback
- Strong professional boundaries in relationships with youth and scope of the role
- Good organizational skills
- Reliable in attendance and work ethic
- Ability to be self-directed in their work
- Willingness to be trained in crisis prevention/de-escalation techniques
Student Resiliency Specialist
JobID: 19311
Position Type:
Rochester Operations Professional Employees
Rochester Operations Professional Employees
Date Posted:
3/27/2025
3/27/2025
Location:
John Adams Middle School
John Adams Middle School
Date Available:
On or around 08/21/2025
On or around 08/21/2025
Closing Date:
Until filled
WORK CALENDAR: Full-time; 190 days/yearUntil filled
WORK SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.- 3:45 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION: Rochester Operations Professional Employees (ROPE); C-4-1; Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $58,947 - $68,928 (Prorated based on start date)
ROPE Statement of Understanding 2024-2026
BENEFITS: Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting.
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4253 or email kyhopper@rochesterschools.org
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.
We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
Salary : $58,947 - $68,928
