Student Support Specialist

Cheney Public School District 360•Spokane, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Specialist provides instruction, interventions, and supervision to students as necessary. The Student Support Specialist assists with de-escalating students, facilitates restorative conferences, and helps students address issues that must be resolved for them to successfully return to their normal school routine. The Student Support Specialist also serves as an important part of the building student response/crisis team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required
Must have access to reliable transportation
Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral and written communication, as well as basic math skills
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including Google Workspace, MS Windows and Word
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a teacher, counselor, child psychologist, social worker, or related field preferred
Training and/or experience in Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead restorative conferences between students and students/staff
Advise students individually or in small groups regarding behavior related issues
Work with individual and small groups of students
Provide interventions designed to help students change behaviors, improve relationships, and repair damage resulting from misbehaviors
Act as part of the building response/crisis team, supporting the de-escalation of student behavior
Support and implement a positive school climate based on the principles of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Support school-wide systems, including but not limited to: In-School Intervention (ISI), After-School Detention (ASD), etc.
Assist with the implementation of district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies
Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
Implement clear expectations set forth for successful building safety procedures
Promote students’ best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment by implementing effective and positive methods of student discipline in compliance with state laws and district policies
Support implementation of teacher-designed instructional activities and classroom environment
Communicate with teachers, counselors, and parents regarding students assigned to In-School Intervention (ISI), After-School Detention (ASD), etc.
Create action plans students and staff can take together to support a building environment centered on student safety and belonging
Listen attentively to concerns expressed by staff, students, and patrons
Provide thoughtful collaboration for decisions that require school-wide commitment for implementation
Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, hallways, fields, gyms, etc.
Foster student development through activities and active engagement with students
Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with general instruction and behavior programs
Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
Perform first aid