Student Support Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Student Support Specialist

Date Posted:
6/8/2026

Location:
Nora Elementary School
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

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JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Student Support Specialist

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Nora Elementary

Start Date

August 4, 2026

Work Schedule

7:00am to 3:30pm (Monday through Friday)

Calendar Length

School year (185 working days)

FLSA Classification

Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate

$50,000 annually


Benefits

Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The Student Support Specialist works in school settings with students to develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed in school. The Student Support Specialist works with the entire school staff to provide assistance in the implementation of school wide positive behavioral intervention support.

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Student Support Specialist is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Work with students whose behavior, school progress, and social skills indicate a need for assistance.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of the problem and provide solution(s).
• Provide behavior support and suggestions for the classroom environment.
• Assist teachers in writing and facilitating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans/Committee for Academic and Behavioral Supports.
• Assist teachers in developing accommodations and/or modifications to meet student academic and behavioral needs.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze data.
• Proactively assess attendance and behavior in the general education setting prior to reaching the administrative guidance
• Assist staff in maintaining and analyzing accurate student behavioral data to assist committees in making informed decisions.
• Serve as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations which are not referred for direct service.
• Meet with building administrators and MTSS team to provide information regarding school wide behavioral trends and concerns as referred to by the district behavior team.
• Develop and facilitate SEL groups for students.
• Serve as a resource for staff for re-engaging students by bridging families to resources.
• Model positive behavioral intervention supports in all classroom settings.
• Provide check-in and check-out as well as progress-monitoring of students in need of behavioral intervention under the guidance and assistance of the school's administrative team.
• Provide therapeutic support for students displaying unsafe behaviors.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Training may consist of the following:

• Shadowing our staff for check-in/check-out and current curriculum professional development.
• Attend CPI Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Participate in mentoring training

Education

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching or any other equivalent degree.

Experience

Experience working in a school environment is preferred.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry more than 50 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift more than 50 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to more than 50pounds

Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Often

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Overhead work

Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Attachment(s):

• Student Support Specialist - Nora Elementary.pdf