Student Support Specialist - Rocky Mount, NC

Position Overview Communities In Schools of North Carolina is seeking a Student Support Specialist located in Rocky Mount High School in Rocky Mount, NC. Responsible for overall program management at the school site, the Specialist will use the CIS Model to identify and assess the needs of case‑managed students, while coordinating tiered interventions for the whole school population. Essential Competencies Accountability & Dependability: takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work with attention to detail, adapts to changing needs and displays openness to new ways of doing things. Sees multiple perspectives. Relationship Builder: builds constructive working relationships characterized by teamwork, cooperation, mutual respect, and an ability to relate well to others. Initiative: self‑motivated to resolve issues and prioritize responsibilities to achieve results. Communication: actively listens and engages multiple audiences, facilitates groups, and uses excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively with teachers, principals, students, volunteers, parents, and others; receives feedback. Analytical: examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, solve problems, and is technically proficient with data management. Planning and Organizing: identifies a sequence of tasks and resources needed to achieve goals, prioritizes action steps and timelines, sees potential challenges and opportunities to ensure expected outcomes, and evaluates proposed actions. Essential Functions Coordinate successful implementation of the CIS Model and TQS Student Support Standards. Collaborate with school staff to assess, identify and prioritize student needs. Coordinate and lead a School Support team, responsible for planning and managing all CIS operations at the school site. Conduct an annual needs assessment using multiple data sources, forming the foundation for the School Support Plan. Develop a comprehensive School Support Plan, noting interventions and supports using the ABC+P model. Provide case management and evidence‑based interventions for identified students, based on student and school needs. Regularly and systematically collect, report, and interpret student data on a weekly basis. At least quarterly, monitor and adjust progress toward meeting goals in the School Support Plan and individual student progress, adjusting interventions as needed. Connect with parent or legal guardian of identified case‑managed students. Provide timely reports with data and program information to the direct supervisor. Present the CIS mission, vision, and initiatives within the community via presentations, staff meetings, and parent meetings. Manage day‑to‑day activities of community volunteers. Participate in personal and professional staff development, including CISNC and National CIS training. Perform other duties necessary for the successful operation of programs as assigned. Have ability to see, hear, speak, and travel. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Core Competencies Accountability & dependability, coaching & mentoring, communication, customer focus, continual learning, empowering others, initiative, and planning & organizing. Job Specific Competencies Adaptability & flexibility, creative & innovative thinking, ethics & integrity, confidence, developing others, initiative, and influencing others. Required Education/Experience Demonstrated passion and commitment to students, families, and the community. Awareness and strong concern for the needs of children, youth, and their families. Understanding of school cultures and trends. Ability to work across teams and with multiple supervisors, on and off‑site. Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public administration, social services, counseling, or a related field (required). Certified/licensed professional preferred (e.g., teacher, social worker, counselor, mental health professional). Two years of applicable work experience in education, youth development, and/or mental health. Valid North Carolina driver’s license and insurance. Technological proficiency in office systems, spreadsheets, word processing, email, webinars, and FaceTime. Previous experience with a student data or case‑management system highly preferred. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) retirement plan. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Competitive pay. Opportunity to have the month of July off. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). #J-18808-Ljbffr Communities In Schools of North Carolina