Student Support Specialist

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Specialist works to maximize student success by identifying and addressing social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers to learning. Acting as a bridge between the classroom, the home, and the community, this professional provides targeted interventions, crisis de-escalation, and systemic support to foster a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed school climate.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Currently hold a CDE license and endorsement in Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychologist.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License required.
• Current First Aid and CPR (or obtained within the first six months of employment).
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Occasional jogging/running.
• Frequent lifting of ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds.
• Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (preferred). English fluency will be determined through the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-oriented support to students experiencing chronic behavioral challenges, trauma, emotional distress, or poor attendance.
• Facilitate evidence-based small group interventions focusing on social-emotional learning (SEL), conflict resolution, anger management, coping skills, substance-use and prevention and restorative practices.
• Respond immediately to behavioral crises, utilizing approved de-escalation techniques to ensure student safety and a swift, respectful return to the learning environment.
• Conduct restorative circles or mediation sessions to resolve peer-to-peer or student-to-teacher conflicts.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team to design, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate data regarding student behavior, attendance, and intervention outcomes to measure program effectiveness.
• Participate in 504 plan and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when social-emotional or behavioral accommodations are required.
• Serve as the primary liaison between families and the school, conducting home visits or virtual conferences to understand family dynamics and barriers to student attendance/success.
• Connect students and families with critical community resources, including mental health agencies, healthcare providers, food banks, and housing assistance.
• Organize and facilitate workshops for parents and guardians on topics such as positive youth development, digital safety, and supporting mental health at home.
• Consult with instructional staff to provide actionable classroom management strategies, trauma-informed teaching practices, and tier-1 SEL implementation support.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive, school-wide culture rooted in restorative justice and equity.
• Deliver professional development sessions to school staff on topics related to student wellness, mental health awareness, and crisis intervention.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA.
• short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services
• wellness programs promote a healthy lifestyle
• comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)
• additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.
• Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level