Elma High School

Student Support Specialist

Monday through Friday

7 hours per day

In accordance with Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1 (Vaccination Requirement), employment with the Elma School District requires full vaccination against Covid-19 or an approved medical or religious exemption that can be accommodated.

Job Summary:

The Student Support Specialist will provide student intervention support to high school students to ensure that students are on track to graduation and have the support they need. Such services will include identification of students who are at risk of not graduating because they are falling behind, gathering the appropriate staff and parents to develop a student-specific support plan, monitoring implementation of the support plan, and documenting the plan and the steps taken to implement the plan. The Student Support Specialist will also perform other assigned duties with supervision from the high school principal. Job responsibilities may vary related to students' needs and time of the year. Duties may include weekends and evenings. These duties include data analysis utilizing Excel and other data programs, work with community agencies, work with staff, students, mentor program and other school districts.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate process to identify, assess, intervene and monitor students who are off track
• Contact community resource organizations and agencies for the purpose of soliciting and obtaining their help
• Become familiar with school-wide existing interventions and services and utilize them effectively
• Gather and analyze relevant data through use of electronic-based data systems and documents to assess student progress, maintain records and intervene as necessary
• Regularly utilize various means of communication with students that positively reinforces progress or alerts them to the need for further interventions
• Serve as lead liaison in organizing communication and collaboration between students, parents and school staff
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Meets one of the following:
  • A two year Assoicate Degree and/or
  • 72 college quarter credits and/or 48 college credits and/or
  • A passing score of 461 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment
• Ability to communicate positively and accurately orally and in writing in English and Spanish
• Ability to work well and collaboratively with students, staff and parents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Documented demonstration of core competency requirements
• Regular attendance is an essential function for this position
• The safety and health of students and others in an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred
• Ability to maintain a positive and compassionate disposition
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports and files using technology
• Ability to maintain regular attendance
• Able to work independently
• Ability to identify, organize, plan, implement, and document student support plans to ensure student success
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing demands, and ensure that plans are followed through
• Demonstrate an ability to deescalate upset, angry, and/or emotionally compromised students
• Experience in academic tutoring
• Experience in building rapport and trust with students, parents and staff
• Experience working with students with multiple challenges and willingness to participate in additional training
• Experience, qualifications and/or training in serving youth with mental health issues
• Experience developing and implementing programs directly related to student success

Application Process:

To apply, visit https://www.edjobsnw.org and create an account

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit an updated resume and letter of interest to, Human Resources Officer Tonja Gransden, tgransden@eagles.edu

The position will close June 15, 2022 by 3:00 pm. The position will remain open until filled

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation and/or Reference Forms
• Successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Exam with a passing score of 461, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcripts is required), OR an Associate (or higher) degree (official transcript is required)

Work Days : 180

Salary Rate Range : $28.82 - $30.33

Additional Job Information : The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Stacey Rockey, srockey@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith cnesmith@eagles.edu

El distrito escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para manejar consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Stacey Rockey, srockey@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith cnesmith@eagles.edu

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