Student Support Specialist

Richmond City Public Schools Culture, Climate, and Student Services - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Richmond City Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5932199 Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Student Support Specialist Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Teacher Pay Scale/ 210 Day Contract (10- month) FLSA Status: Non-exempt Work Location: Department of Culture, Climate, and Student Services Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator, Student Support Services General Description: The Student Support Specialist is responsible for implementing a comprehensive and integrated program to support a positive school climate. A Specialist is assigned to designated schools in the division and provides targeted and individualized support to promote overall school safety and positive behavioral support through the implementation of trauma-informed and restorative practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborates with school staff to develop and promote positive school climates Supports the development and implementation of school-wide behavioral protocols grounded in trauma-responsive and restorative practices Implements de-escalation, conflict resolution, bullying, and gang prevention and intervention strategies Supports school-wide implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) behavior support plans Works cooperatively with school-based mental health staff to provide support in implementing violence and bullying prevention programs. Collaborates with partner agencies to connect holistic support to students Monitors student behaviors and discipline data and makes recommendations to develop interventions to teach skills such as responsible thinking/decision-making, de-escalation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in students at the universal and small group level Facilitates individualized interventions, social skills groups, and community and healing circles Serves as liaison between school, home, and community partners to provide services to students and caregivers Supports students transitioning from alternative settings Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, social work, criminal justice, or related field preferred 3 years of experience working with youth intervention programs preferred Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems creatively Demonstrated knowledge of de-escalation, behavioral intervention, and conflict resolution strategies Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation, and public relations skills Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds of families Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in evening and weekend events as required Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred Job Requirements Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $61,643 to $114,689 Per Year Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Culture, Climate, and Student Services