Tumwater - CTE Student Support Specialist TOSA

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mission of New Market Skills Center is to provide a positive, industry supported and aligned learning environment where students are encouraged and expected to achieve their highest potential through rigorous career, technical and academic preparation programs. We are looking for a candidate who is committed to supporting students in the area of academic success, social-emotional learning, development of 21st century skills and career exploration/planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Evidence of at least three years of successful school experience documented with satisfactory evaluations
Demonstrated success working with at-risk student population, demonstrating compassion and providing intervention options
Knowledge of special education laws and practices; ability to interpret functional vocational assessments and transition plans that are developmentally appropriate for individual students.
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in written form with sending school staff, students, and guardians
Ability to collaborate with students’ sending school staff to improve students’ experience and performance
Honest and strong work ethic
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance

Nice To Haves

ESA, SPED, CTE Teacher credentials preferred
First Aid/CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze school-wide and individual and student achievement data
Utilize data to support attendance and academic success of New Market students
As part of the career services team, provide academic and career guidance support for students
Communicate with parents regarding student attendance and progress as needed
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with sending-school counselors and case managers in support of student success
Virtually attend, when appropriate, IEP and 504 meetings convened by host-district personnel
Assist instructors with interpretation of IEP’s and implementation strategies for student accommodations
Participate with the career services team in student recognition efforts such as student-of-the-quarter awards and scholarships
Assist with identifying appropriate placement for successful outcomes for special education students into New Market programs
Provide special-education related professional development for New Market instructors
Assist with campus supervision and interact professionally with staff, students, and the community
Organize, and manage office space & resources including confidential records in compliance with state and federal law
Participate in building-wide programs and initiatives
Other duties as assigned