Student Support Specialist

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

LOCAL TITLE: SPECIALIST, STUDENT SUPPORT

STATE TITLE: Teacher, Other Classroom

JOB DESCRIPTION


JOB GOAL:

To implement disciplinary procedures and policies to ensure a safe and orderly environment at the elementary and middle school level.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Certified by the state of Florida.
3. Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience or Parent Liaison experience can substitute for teaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read, interpret, and enforce State Board rules, Code of Ethics, School board policies, and appropriate state and federal statutes. Ability to demonstrate effective skills of listening, speaking, and writing. Ability to use skills necessary in interaction management, public relations, behavior modification, conflict resolution, supervision, problem-solving, planning, organizing, and analyzing data. Ability to use group dynamic skills in the context of cultural diversity. Knowledge of current research, trends, and best practices. Knowledge of the unique needs, growth patterns, and characteristics of the students served.


REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or Assistant Principal


SUPERVISES:

Assigned Support Staff


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the development of guidelines for proper student conduct, disciplinary policies, and procedures that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
2. Design short-and long-range plans related to student discipline and school safety using current research, performance data, and feedback from staff, students, parents and community agencies.
3. Use technology resources effectively.
4. Maintain comprehensive files on each student requiring disciplinary action and maintain records for adults.
5. Complete investigative and due-process procedures to include disciplinary action consistent with District Code of Student Conduct.
6. Collect, review, and analyze discipline data. Implement strategies with parents, students, and teachers to facilitate student behavior change.
7. Use relevant student information, i.e., Individual Education Plan (IEP), as an integral part of recommendations for suspension and expulsion.
8. Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus and at school-related activities and events during work day.
9. Supervise the orderly movement and safety of transportation on school grounds.
10. Recognize indicators of disruption of the orderly conduct of the school and implement strategies.
11. Serve as liaison to School Resource Officer (SRO) and other legal authorities.
12. Inform administration of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
13. Participate as a member of school educational planning and staffing teams to determine student placement or to develop assistance plans.
14. Establish effective communication with outside agencies and make appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, juvenile, health, or community services.
15. Initiate and engage in continuing professional growth such as in-services, district meetings, classes, to complete the professional development.
16. Provide guidance to and instruction for teachers in the implementation of discipline policies and school safety, with training provided as needed.
17. Model professional and ethical standards consistent with Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of Education Professionals in Florida when dealing with students, peers, parents and community.
18. Assist administration to communicate through meetings and written material, information that will keep staff, students, and parents informed of disciplinary policies and procedures.
19. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
20. Counsel individual students and, when necessary, make appropriate recommendations for testing, guidance, psychological counseling, or community services.
21. Consider recommendations for student placement in alternative education setting to improve student performance.
22. Supervise student activities on the school campus and at school-related events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.


EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.


Board approved:

06/24/2014


Revised:

05/22/2018


SALARY SCHEDULE: INSTRUCTIONAL

PAY GRADE: 10M

SHORT TITLE: BAS306

STATE JOB CODE: 51071


Pay Scale

Negotiated Annual Salary : $49,702 - $51,728 + Referendum Funds