School/Student Support Specialist

Job Category: Year Round - Hourly Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Hourly: $ $ 26.00

Reports To: Lead Dean

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The School Student Support Specialist is responsible for collaboratively creating, implementing, and supporting programs/interventions to address behavioral and social challenges within HCPA's student body and school community. The Student Support Specialist works directly with HCPA's Deans of Students and other school staff. They provide consultation, communication, and support to school personnel and parents of students regarding safety and behavior. The Student Support Specialist also helps to ensure the security of staff and students across the school campus by actively monitoring and supervising throughout the building. They additionally support attendance concerns in conjunction with school administrators and deans.

Responsibilities

Planning

• Support the design of programs for students that are consistent with the total educational philosophy and goals of HCPA.
• Support and implement interventions with students as part of an overall school MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support).
• Help in the analysis of school data to determine areas of need for resources or support.
• Review, evaluate, and analyze school environments to help design programs and procedures to control risk and safety concerns.
• Continue professional growth through attendance at educational meetings, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas among the district staff.

Teaming with Staff/Teachers/Administrators

• Plan and confer with the classroom teachers/administrators/staff of identified students as requested concerning any behavioral, social, attendance or personal problems affecting the students learning.
• In collaboration with HCPA Deans, develop and facilitate professional development sessions for staff regarding school behavior policies and best practices.
• Assist teachers with the development of support plans in/outside of the classroom, including possible participation in Student Support Team (SST) meetings.
• Provide support to teachers/students in the classroom as deemed necessary.

Providing Services to Students

• Meet and check-in with students, helping to facilitate problem solving, behavioral/social interventions, and mediation as needed.
• As directed, work with outside agencies such as county truancy centers, probation officers, mental health and family service programs, etc., to link students and families with appropriate services necessary to enhance students' education.
• Work to proactively foster a positive school culture through close contact and positive influences with students.
• As directed, track and maintain attendance, social-emotional, and/or behavioral data on students.
• Support HCPA Deans and other school staff with follow-through on student discipline and safety policies.
• Assist in the supervision of HCPA functions and student activities as needed, which may require evenings and/or weekends.

Building Safety

• Aide in the inspection and evaluation of school environments, equipment, practices, and incidents in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations and to prevent future safety concerns.
• Assist the Deans of Students and Operations Team in day-to-day building safety.
• Assist Deans of Students and Operations Team to provide training for staff/teachers in the area of building safety; train staff on all policies/procedures to promote safety for organization.
• Supervise and monitor the safety of student activities, which may include: Bus arrival and dismissal, Breakfast and lunch duty
• Perform hall monitoring duties to ensure the hallways are clear and safe and that students are within their appropriate classrooms
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Accountabilities

• Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff
• Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Engagement Activities

Volunteer Activities

These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Hourly employees may select the activities that fit best with their interests. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.

Required Activities:

• Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
• HCPA Graduation

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification and/or Professional Licensure in related field
• Two to three years of experience in a like position
• Experience working with students in a school setting

Other information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
• Operate standard equipment (computer, fax machine, telephone, copier machines, etc.).
• Fast-paced environment
• Requires frequent keyboarding which calls for repetitive motion and rapid eye movements, frequent use of the telephone.
• Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend.
• Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.

Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants

Duties may occasionally be performed:

• on field trips away from school.
• in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds.
• in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.