Student Support Specialist

Lufkin ISD; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufkin ISD seeks a Student Support Specialist to enhance academic achievement and social-emotional learning districtwide. The role coordinates services to develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations.

Plan and conduct structured guidance lessons; collaborate with teachers on guidance-related curriculum. Guide students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage graduation plans and post-secondary opportunities; support at-risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required; Texas teacher certification preferred.
• Knowledge of comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and customized supports that are accessible, timely, and strength-based to students.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured guidance lessons; collaborate with teachers on guidance-related curriculum.
• Guide students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage graduation plans and post-secondary opportunities; support at-risk students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.
• Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parents, and others to programs and services as needed.
• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide student goal setting and planning.
• Plan, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement in student support services and advocate for a diverse school environment.
• Provide professional communication with students, parents, staff, and community members at all times.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

• Position Type:
  Primary/Elementary/ Counselor


• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026


• Location:
  Districtwide

Primary Purpose:

The Student Support Specialist will serve to increase the academic achievement and social-emotional learning of the students. The Student Support Specialist will coordinate services to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, social abilities, and address the needs of special population students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor Degree Required
Valid Texas Teacher certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and customized supports that are accessible, timely, and strength-based to students.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
Experience:
Two years teaching experience preferred.

Guidance

• Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver support effectively and in accordance with students' developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum.


• Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student's own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.


• Support at-risk students with academic, social, and behavioral needs. Support will include working with students individually, in small groups, and within the classroom.

Consultation

• Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.


• Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.

Assessment

• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

Program Management and Administration

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement in student support services.


• Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.


• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.


• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations


• Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators according to Texas Administrative Code.

Customer Care Skills

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.


• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.


• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of \"going the extra mile\" for others.


• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.


• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside, may work outside
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

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
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LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be in the best interest of the district.