Student Support Specialist

Town of Andover • Andover, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the High School Principal and/or designee, Student Support Specialists work collaboratively with High School administration and in accordance with School Committee policy. They monitor students in varied school settings to support student safety and well-being, and collaborate with staff to maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment. The role is full-time, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 184 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to take direction from administrators and collaborate with staff to provide an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment for students.
• Ability to understand behavioral expectations established in the Student Handbook and related documents and work with building staff to address student issues.
• Ability to work with and understand adolescents, de-escalate potential confrontations, and be fully safety care trained.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Promote a welcoming and inclusive school environment that upholds Andover High School’s values and build rapport with students and staff.
• Supervise the orderly flow of students in the school building and on school grounds.
• Regularly check bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, exits and entrances, parking lots, and other locations to ensure students are on task.
• Monitor students in the cafeteria during breakfast, H blocks, lunch, and other designated times, encouraging appropriate behavior and orderly trash disposal.
• Promote school and class attendance, including communicating with students and parents.
• Facilitate all aspects of the tardy procedures outlined in the student handbook.
• Participate as needed in student-related team meetings, including Student Support Teams and the Student Spotlight Committee.
• Ensure visitors sign in and out of the building.
• Monitor students during detention.
• Escort students to designated locations, such as classes or the office, upon request.
• Collect and compile student attendance and tardiness data.
• Support the Assistant Principals, 9th Grade Coordinator, counselors, and registrar in welcoming families and providing school tours.
• Work with students or student groups as assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED