Specialist, Student Support - Houston, United States - Spring Independent School District

Spring Independent School District

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Days per Year: 197

Min:
$62,360

Mid:
$75,132

(*Based on Pay Scale)

JOB TITLE:
Student Support Specialist-SCE

REPORTS TO:

Dual Reporting:
Campus Principal and RtI Coordinator

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

PAY GRADE:
A12

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Student Support Specialist, dual reporting to the Campus Principal and the District RtI Coordinator, will serve to increase the academic achievement and reduce the drop-out rate of "at risk" students.

The Student Support Specialist will provide students with comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and customized supports that are accessible, timely, and strength-based so they can achieve in school.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University
Valid Texas Teacher Certification

Preferred:

Five years of classroom experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Thorough understanding of state and federal accountability
Comprehensive knowledge of state assessments
Knowledge of the district's curriculum
Knowledge of the district's behavior management system
Detail oriented and able to handle deadline pressures
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Quality oral presentations and written reports

MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Monitor coding of "atrisk" student information in collaboration with administration as it relates to demographics and special programs
Assume responsibility for the Collaborative Student Support Team and process
Monitor students within the Collaborative Student Support Process both academic and behavior
Monitor "atrisk" students for the purpose of determining the appropriate interventions
Maintain records of student progress, interventions used, programs both individualized/differentiated and the successful instructions used
Conduct data analysis of student performance data to provide guidance to the Collaborative Student Support Team and Professional Learning Teams
Collaborate with teachers to develop effective whole group practices, small group interventions, and individualized learning activities
Support teachers in differentiating plans for students based on their unique learning profiles so that all students are engaged and challenged and each student achieves dramatic gains
Assist teachers with tracking data to determine the effectiveness of interventions
Assist teachers with instructional strategies to alleviate the achievement gap between children at risk of dropping out of school and their peers
Support and monitor school and programs of the atrisk student population including: English Language Learners, prekindergarten, discipline, and repeat failures for continuous growth
Train teachers to understand, disaggregate, and use student achievement data to enhance their instruction and Professional Learning Communities
Participate in ongoing meetings, trainings, and/or professional development in order to better support the school's collaborative Student Support process.
Assist the campus with state and federal compliance
Provide additional academic intervention supports to identified students as needed
All other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

**Special Funding