Student Support & Community Partnerships Specialist

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through SEBB

Dental and Vision through SEBB

Paid holidays and leave per bargaining

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools is seeking a School Academic Support Specialist to collaborate with teachers, families, and community partners to support at-risk students and improve attendance and engagement.

You will coordinate with Student Services, implement strategies aligned with the School Improvement Plan, and arrange wrap-around services to meet social, emotional and academic needs, often beyond regular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience in public school system, especially with high school students.
• Experience using data to guide intervention and support strategies.
• Ability to interact with diverse students, families and staff in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive programs and activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify most at-risk students.
• Coordinate with attendance office to determine youth with patterns of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Intervene with strategies to reduce tardiness.
• Work with staff to ensure students are in support programs that meet their individual needs.
• Work with parents to support social/academic needs of students.
• Develop partnerships to promote student learning.
• Coordinate parent community family dinners and Open House events.
• Work with teachers to identify youth needs and coordinate with counselors for services.
• Coordinate resources from community organizations to provide wrap-around services.
• Provide supervision and coordination of programming during and beyond the school day.
• Willingness to work before or after school hours.

Job description

Spokane Public Schools is seeking a School Academic Support Specialist to collaborate with teachers, families, and community partners to support at-risk students and improve attendance and engagement.

You will coordinate with Student Services, implement strategies aligned with the School Improvement Plan, and arrange wrap-around services to meet social, emotional and academic needs, often beyond regular hours.