SHE Student Support Specialist

1 week ago

Bay St Louis, MS, United States HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Full time
Position Type:
Student Support Services Certified/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
11/20/2025

Location:
South Hancock Elementary

Date Available:
01/05/2026

TITLE: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Endorsement in counseling, social work or a related field
  2. Experience working with families
  3. Strong planning and organizational skills
  4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  5. Presentation skills to address various audiences
  6. Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field preferred
SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To develop, coordinate and implement strategies to keep students engaged in school

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned, including but not limited to:
  1. Provides support to students to address the barriers that prevent him/her from being successful in school
  2. Makes home visits as necessary to address barriers
  3. Assists with dropout prevention
  4. Connects students with school and community services to address barriers
  5. Organizes activities designed to help parents improve their child's success
  6. Works closely with PTA and PTA Council
  7. Provides information to help students academically and socially
  8. Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities
  9. Responds to inquiries in a timely manner
  10. Works cooperatively with teachers, other counselors, and administrators toward attaining the objectives of the school district
  11. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
  12. Supports the Hancock County School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
  13. Performs other duties as assigned


EVALUATION: Annually

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the site principal and/or his/her designee in accordance with provisions of the Board and the MDE.

This employee shall be subject to all applicable policies, resolutions and regulations of the Hancock County School District and the laws of the State of Mississippi. Hancock County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age or handicap.

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