Student Support Specialist

Danville City School District•Danville, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Student Support Specialist is responsible for assisting teachers in providing classroom and behavioral supports for students in the alternative setting. The position is also responsible for providing assistance to all students located at the alternative school regarding academic behaviors and successful transition to a traditional school through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans; identifying barriers to successful transition and facilitating transition plans.

Requirements

Must possess instructional knowledge of crisis intervention strategies, ability to apply a gradually progressive system of strategies to deescalate situations.
Must be able to maintain frequent, meaningful parental communication and develop proactive partnerships between the student/parent and school to support academic achievement and pro-social behaviors.
Act as a positive role model for students and model professional and ethical standards.
Work in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel and the school community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or a related field or hold a Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate
Three years of successful experience working with students in alternative or at-risk settings.

Responsibilities

Develop behavior plans and specific intervention plans for students and assist in their implementation, including using appropriate resources and technology to promote development of critical thinking, problem solving, and pro-social behavior in students, working with students in classrooms to reach goals as determined by their educational plan, and conducting ongoing follow-up assessment/evaluation/observation of progress on the behavior plans
Assist teachers in the identification and development of individualized behavior interventions intended to change behaviors; using evidence based strategies
Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decision-making skills in students.
Identify and implement appropriate interventions for students in need of additional assistance
Provide support to students who display impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, and impaired social skills
Work in a collaborative manner with peers and school personnel to ensure successful and efficient transitioning for students to return to his/her home school to include the creation of Transition Plans
Assist families and school staff in accessing community resources
Provide support and to parents.
Assure that all internal communication is complete and effective
Collaborate with administrators and teachers to create classroom activities for Character Education/SEL/Social Skills Building time
Keep teachers and other staff informed of progress, incidents and concerns
Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Perform other duties that are assigned by the building administrator
Consult and collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding adult learners with identified concerns and needs
Collaborate with adult learners with educational and career planning
Apprise teachers of adaptive materials and services that exist and are available to adult learners
Participate in professional development activities relevant to counseling to improve knowledge and skills
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
Perform other related duties as required