JOB TITLE:  Student Support Specialist - Elementary

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

UPDATED:  FY 2022

POSITION OBJECTIVES: To be a part of a Student Support Team (SST) that ensures a positive and productive learning environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the development and implementation of a student management system that includes preventative education and disciplinary routines and positive interventions designed to improve student outcomes.
• Assist in student supervision including the student success space, cafeteria, gym, playground and other areas of the school as appropriate.
• Assist in the design and implementation of instruction in prosocial and healthy behaviors.
• Work with assigned students individually or in groups to address social skills, stress reduction, anger control, self-concept and related issues through the development and implementation of student behavioral management/modification plans.
• Assist in consultation with classroom teachers the behavioral needs of students and integrating students back into the classroom if they have been removed.
• Assist in evaluating student progress, problems and needs.  
• Assist in consultation with classroom teachers and other pertinent personnel in developing formats for instruction, routines and teaching strategies that support student growth.
• Conduct task analysis, data collection, and classroom observations on student performance and/or behavior. 
• Participate as assigned, to assist in the development of student plans and assessing student progress, problems and needs.
• Assist with interventions to avoid negative explosive behaviors, and to deal with such behavior if needed, using non-aversive restraint techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist in compiling and monitoring learning opportunities related to specific behaviors that put students at risk.
• Assist in compiling and organizing instructional materials from classroom teachers for students that have removed from the classroom setting.
• Process routine communications as related to student management.
• Participate in and/or supervise various school community activities.
• Attend and participate in all relevant training and/or professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Reviews and processes all bus referrals. 
• Communicates with parents regarding behavior issues and discipline as necessary. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to and is evaluated by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  No formal supervisory duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: 

• Education and Experience. Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, mental health and/or a related field. 3-5 years experience working in an educational setting with youth at risk is preferred.
• Knowledge.  Background knowledge and skills in areas such as social thinking, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, conflict resolution and restorative justice.  Ability to draw from a variety of resources to plan lessons related to social skills and other behaviors that put students at risk.
• Language Skills.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, students and parents.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.  Ability to effectively respond to directives and be flexible with alternating routines. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals including students, faculty and staff, administrators, parents and representatives from outside organizations.  Ability to work cooperatively, remain calm and be efficient.
• Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data collection.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS:  Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or balance; run.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification.  It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.