Student Support Specialist-CWHS

Job Description Student Support Specialist Reports To Director of Student Services Dept/School Guidance and Counseling Employment 200 day contract, flexible hours required for evenings and or weekends Calendar 10 Months / 200 Days Salary Grade Degree / Years (Certified Scale) Date Revised 02/04/2025 Qualifications Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology Preference experience in working with schools and/or families preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Supports high-risk students by working with students & their families to identify and address any social‑emotional‑environmental issues that interfere with the student's academic progress. To work with the community to implement strategies that promote positive school adjustment. Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions Identifies and assesses academic problems through analyzing factors of student adjustment, including factors in the home, school, and community. Serves as a liaison between families and the school to promote a collaborative process in student's successful social‑emotional‑environmental planning; provides referrals to other agencies as necessary. Serves as a liaison between families and other community support agencies to promote a collaborative process for student's successful social‑emotional‑environmental planning. Coordinates and conducts individual and group counseling sessions for students and their families. Provides expertise and training based on experience and current research on social‑emotional‑environmental issues. Communicates & maintains positive rapport and a positive working environment with principals, staff, and the public. Provides staff consultation and support on behavioral‑emotional‑environmental issues. Participates in ongoing personal professional development to remain current on theory, research, and trends. Develops and implements programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational process. Provides accurate and timely local, state, and federal reports as required. Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Schools and/or Director of Student Services. Supervisory Responsibilities May supervise persons completing practicum or internship through a college or university program. Tools/Equipment Used Personal computer; standard instructional equipment Posture Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion Frequent walking Lifting Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from a wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities Environment Work inside, regular district-wide travel to student homes Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours #J-18808-Ljbffr Dickson County Schools