Grant-Funded Student Support Specialist: Help At-Risk Youth

Applitrack; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Quincy Community Schools is seeking a Student Support Specialist for Quincy Middle and High School. The role involves working with students and families, supporting behavioral and academic programs, and coordinating with social workers and administrators.

A degree in social work is preferred but not required. This is a grant-funded position located at Quincy High School with opportunities to connect families to social services and support 504 plan coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Student behavioral support experience or training is a plus.
• Collaboration with social workers, counselors, and administrators is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the attendance program through proactive monitoring and intervention.
• Assist, support, or run academic or behavioral programs/interventions with individual or small groups of students.
• Support and collaborate with Principals, Dean of Students, Social Workers, Counselors for academics or behavior.
• In coordination with counselors, connect families with social services.
• Participate in child study and implement/coordinate 504 plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and school personnel to support at-risk students.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Student behavioral support

Education

Social work degree (preferred)

Job description

Quincy Community Schools is seeking a Student Support Specialist for Quincy Middle and High School. The role involves working with students and families, supporting behavioral and academic programs, and coordinating with social workers and administrators.

A degree in social work is preferred but not required. This is a grant-funded position located at Quincy High School with opportunities to connect families to social services and support 504 plan coordination.