[Port Arthur Elementary] Student Support Specialist

Bob Hope Elementary (Port Arthur); Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Hope School in Port Arthur, TX, is seeking a Student Support Specialist to provide direct services to students, coordinate mandated assessments, and support the campus 504 coordination and referrals to special education. This 12-month, exempt, full-time position reports to the Campus Director and aligns with the Academic department.

The role requires an Associate degree (60 credits) with preference for a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in student services, plus strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (minimum 60 earned college credit hours).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Two years of experience in student services or related positions, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student services.
• Meet regularly with campus admin, teachers, and staff to discuss student services.
• Coordinate testing and assessments with district teams.
• Serve as 504 coordinator and assist with referrals to special education.
• Plan and coordinate campus testing and training for staff.
• Maintain testing documentation and data files.
• Assist in developing campus master schedule.
• Collaborate with parents to obtain resources for students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

[Port Arthur Elementary] Student Support Specialist

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPENS:10/09/2026

CLOSES:Until Filled

JOB TITLE:Student Support Specialist

REPORTS TO:Campus Director

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob HopeSchool /Port ArthurElementary

WAGE / HOUR STATUS:Exempt / Full Time 12 Months

ANNUAL SALARY:Per the 2026-2027 Salary Pay Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Use a planning process to define the needs and priorities of population served; coordinate and implement all the district, state and federal mandated assessments, and programmatic testing for the campus as assigned by the district; serve as the campus 504 coordinator and assist the Special Education Director with referrals to special education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Associate’s degree (minimum of 60 earned college credit hours), Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience Two years of experience in student services or related positions, preferred Experience in an educational organization, preferred.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.Provide direct student services.
2. Meets regularly with campus admin, teachers, and other staff as necessary to discuss student services.

3.Address the immediate concerns of students.
4. Participate in parent meetings in conjunction with campus admin team.
5. Coordinate presentations on bullying, dating violence, risky behaviors in conjunction with the CIS and PES.
6. Work with school personnel and parents to obtain resources for students.
7. Assessment (Under the guidance of the District Testing Coordinator and in coordination with the Campus Director)
8. Participate in planning and evaluation of campus testing program.
9. Assist with appropriate behavioral interventions.
10. Plan and coordinate all levels of standardized testing which includes, but is not limited to, providing all required campus training for standardized assessments, accommodations, supplemental aids, and other supports, and ensuring testing security.
11. Responsible for the organization, implementation, verification, collection, and distribution of materials for all assessments.
12. Adhere to testing procedures and deadlines set by the District Testing Coordinator.
13. Maintain databases and files as assigned by the Campus Director and District Testing Coordinator.
14. Assist with investigating and preparing reports for reported test irregularities and report those to the District Testing coordinator.
15. Serve as a resource person to Campus Directors and teachers to meet the instructional needs of students as it pertains to testing.
16. Convey testing procedures and regulations for campus personnel as relayed by the District Testing Coordinator.
17. Attend all assessment trainings as directed by the Campus Director and District Testing Coordinator.
18. Serve as a liaison between Campus Director and the District Testing Coordinator for proper implementation of assessment guidelines and criteria.
19. Responsible for campus testing documentation compliance.
20. Responsible for the integrity and security of all assessments.
21. Monitor teachers, staff, and students during state and local assessments.

22. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations including strict adherence to timeliness with attendance and meeting deadlines.

23. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

24. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

25. Create and review student schedules.

26. Assist in the development of a comprehensive campus master schedule in collaboration with the Campus Director to meet the needs of the students.

27. Assist in the auditing of grades and dispensation of progress reports and report cards.

28. Create and present various teacher/staff trainings as requested.

29. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

30. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

31. Promote staff morale.
32. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals including specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the assignment.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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.

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and minor lifting.
• Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• May have exposure to biological hazards.
• Occasional moderate lifting.

ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, Pasadena, Cy-Fair and Baytown, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School.

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor