Student Services Specialist

Job Summary Position Type: Student Support Services / Student Services Specialist Location: New Palestine Junior High School Date Posted: 6/16/2026 Education & Experience Hold Masters Certification in a Student Services related field. Competencies Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to convey compassion and approachability Strong sense of discretion and professionalism Proven ability to lead and develop people Ability to work with building administrators Terms of Employment 183‑day contract Status Exempt Reports To Director of Student Services Primary Function To help students resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustment to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of education offered them. Duties and Responsibilities Work with building administrators to support student behavior and learning needs. Provide individual support for students. Provide small group opportunities based upon students' needs and/or staff recommendation. Serve as a consultant to teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies in support of students' needs. Communicate regularly with administrators and teachers. Make home visits to assist students. Complete required documentation and maintain sufficient records. Plan educational service programs required by Indiana Department of Education. Attend data team meetings, care conferences and other meetings as requested. Schedule initial parent meeting for evaluation and complete documentation. Support teachers and other staff in assisting all students. Administer state and local assessments. Complete observations, screenings and assessments. Serve as parent liaison to support student and family needs. Complete annual employee training. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires ability to sit up to 8 hours per day with intermittent occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis. Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading. Occasionally required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment at a minimum of 35 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard office and school conditions—moderate noise level, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. The work schedule consists of a five‑day, 40‑hour workweek, with overtime dependent on department needs. May have to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather. Occasional high to moderate levels of stress. Salary Per education & experience Benefits ACA Health Insurance, life insurance, PERF (Public Employee Retirement Fund), 2 personal days & 6 sick days per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Palestine Community Schools