Student Support Specialist- MS

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Student Support Specialist—Middle School reports to the Campus Principal and works to increase academic achievement and reduce dropout rates among at-risk students. The role provides comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and customized supports that are accessible, timely, and strength-based to help students succeed in school. This position is funded by federal and/or state grants, and employment is expressly conditioned on full funding remaining available. If full funding becomes unavailable, employment may be terminated or not renewed, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Standard Texas teaching certificate.
Thorough understanding of state and federal accountability.
Comprehensive knowledge of state assessments.
Knowledge of the district curriculum.
Knowledge of district intervention programs.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to deliver quality oral presentations and prepare written reports.
Attention to detail and ability to meet required deadlines.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of data, the Texas Education Code (TEC), and policy.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to meet the physical demands of mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, and some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Ability to travel within the district and statewide.

Nice To Haves

Three years of successful teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction for at-risk students.
Provide academic intervention, support, and monitoring for at-risk students.
Plan and implement effective instruction.
Analyze student data to identify trends and areas for improvement in instruction.
Lead and actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to contribute to school-wide instructional improvement efforts.
Monitor the academic progress of identified students participating in academic interventions with the Instructional Specialist.
Monitor PEIMS coding to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Lead and monitor students within the RTI process for academic and behavioral needs.
Oversee student progress-monitoring records, assess their effectiveness, and communicate needed supports to appropriate stakeholders.
Analyze student performance data to guide the RTI team and assist teachers in tracking data to determine classroom intervention effectiveness.
Attend and provide district-level professional development to stay current with best practices.
Participate and collaborate with the Instructional Leadership team on teaching and learning.