Student Support Facilitator (2026-2027 SY), Hampton High

Henry County Schools•Hampton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Facilitator (SSF) plays a crucial role in supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. This position involves collaboration with school leadership, district ESE office, parents, and community stakeholders to provide instructional support, professional development, and data analysis for exceptional students. The SSF will also assist in strategic planning and continuous improvement processes within the school.

Requirements

Hold a BA, BS, MA, or MEd in Special Education.
Hold or be eligible for a minimum of a T-5 Georgia Educator Certificate.
Minimum of three years of successful certified-level experience in education.
Knowledge of the SST/MTSS/RTI process.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines as relates to IDEA, and federal, state, and local rules and regulations as relates to ESE.
Ability to assist teachers with research-based interventions to support students in general education.
Ability to differentiate instruction, integrate technology into the curriculum with tiered interventions, and apply student data for instructional planning for students with disabilities.
Skilled at collaborative decision-making for individual student and staff growth, and at working with a diverse group of students with disabilities.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist the Principal and school leadership team with scheduling ESE students per the IEP, maximizing services by reviewing staff, student, and master schedules.
Serve as a liaison between the district ESE office and the local school.
Ensure legal compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines related to IDEA and IEP implementation, serving as a resource for school principal and staff.
Review IEPs and provide constructive feedback.
Attend IEP meetings and provide constructive feedback. Facilitate eligibility meetings (Initial and Comprehensive Reevaluations), Initial Placement, Transfer Acceptance, Annual Review, and Addendum meetings as appropriate.
Serve as a liaison between parents, community, and school stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Assist special education teachers and IEP Teams by analyzing student data, determining data collection processes, and providing support for progress monitoring. Provide instructional support through classroom observations, data analysis, modeling, coaching, and feedback.
Plan, develop, and implement professional development to assist teachers in writing measurable goals, providing specially designed instruction, and using data to improve instructional practices. Support implementation of assessment practices through teacher training on IEP development.
Coordinate and support data collection for required system, state, and federal reporting, including FTE, Student Record, and Postsecondary Surveys.
Analyze Exceptional Student Education data to provide feedback to classroom teachers and the leadership team and offer specific modeling and coaching opportunities.
Develop and implement strategies to improve individual student and subgroup transition success rates.
Consult with the MTSS administrator regarding students referred or potentially referred for a comprehensive evaluation.
Support school staff in re-evaluation requirements and determinations related to federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Support schools in executing the district process for consistently monitoring the progress of students’ academic and behavioral interventions.
Assist the Principal and school leadership with the implementation and evaluation of the continuous improvement process. Assist with linking program goals and CSIPs to the district vision and strategic direction. Work directly with school leadership to ensure school improvement efforts align with Henry County’s community-inspired strategic plan.
Provide leadership and support to students, teachers, and families served in exceptional student education.
Attend district trainings and meetings as required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.