Student Support Specialist

Our Mission We employ individuals with a desire to contribute to an educational institution in a Christian setting. Together, our faculty and staff lend their talents to serve, change lives and help shape future leaders. Benefits 100% paid premiums for medical/dental insurance (single) Group life insurance Tax‑deferred annuity plan (403b) Flexible spending program And much more! Application Requirements Pastor's letter of recommendation Philosophy of teaching statement (faculty applicants only) University/collegiate transcripts (if applicable) Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check Job Details Title: Student Support Specialist Office/Campus: High School Campus Reports To: Director of Counseling and HS Principal Status: 10 month (exempt) Salary Range: $53,000–$92,646 (compensation commensurate with qualifications) Primary Purpose The Student Support Specialist provides targeted, research‑based support to students with diverse learning profiles, ensuring they can access and thrive within the school's curriculum, instructional program, and learning environment. This role acts as a bridge between specialized support services and the general classroom, collaborating with faculty, families, and external professionals to foster an inclusive and academically rigorous environment. Essential Duties and Functions Direct Student Support and Intervention Provide individualized and small‑group support focused on executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, and self‑monitoring. Foster student self‑advocacy by helping students understand their unique learning profiles and how to communicate their needs to teachers. Offer social‑emotional support and behavioral interventions, utilizing restorative practices or counseling to address academic‑related emotional challenges. Serve as Academic and Personal Counselor to a caseload of identified students. Faculty Collaboration and Instructional Coaching Partner with teachers to implement classroom accommodations and differentiated instructional strategies that support neurodiverse learners while maintaining academic rigor. Conduct regular classroom observations of students on their caseload to better understand student needs and the pedagogical environment. Actively participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to ensure a cohesive approach to student care. Facilitate meetings with teachers at the start of the semester/year to discuss students’ learning profiles, accommodations, and potential instructional strategies. Documentation and Management of Learning Plans Review and explain psycho‑educational and neuropsychological evaluations for faculty and families. Develop and monitor internal support documents, including the HBA Educational Plan. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records regarding student progress and interventions. Family Partnership and Communication Serve as a primary point of contact for parents/guardians, providing regular progress reports on the effectiveness of strategies and student growth. Organize and host all annual high school family meetings and reviews for students with diagnosis. Provide resource referrals to families for external testing or specialized services (e.g., educational therapists, psychotherapists). Collaborate and consult with any external providers that the student/family is working with to provide coordinated support. Coordination of Testing Accommodations Manage logistics for standardized testing accommodations through agencies such as the College Board and ACT. Schedule and coordinate proctoring of in‑school assessments for students eligible for extended time or other documented accommodations. Support the Admissions Office by conducting applicant observations or reviewing prospective student files. Collaborate with Principal, Director of Counseling, Vice Principal, and Curriculum Director for leading professional development regarding learning and neurodiversity. Contribute to the broader life of the school by serving as a club advisor or coach. Plan and implement workshops for students and parents on topics such as executive functioning and study skills strategies. Other Duties and Functions Works collaboratively with supervisors of other departments in matters regarding student case load. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Spiritual: Must have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their life and demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ as described in “The Baptist Faith and Message”, the tenets of the Southern Baptist denomination. Active member of a Southern Baptist Church preferred. Skills/Knowledge: Instructional techniques, strong understanding of neurodiversity, child/adolescent development, skills in working with people and a collaborative mindset. Education/Training: An advanced degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.D., in Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience: Must have teaching and experience. Leadership experience is of benefit. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in learning support, counseling and/or classroom teaching. #J-18808-Ljbffr