Student Support Specialist 5–12: Behavioral & Family Support

Memspa; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Quincy Community Schools is seeking a Student Support Specialist for Quincy Middle and High School to work with students and families in a coordinated effort with school staff and community resources.

This grant-funded role focuses on attendance, behavior and academic interventions while partnering with social workers, deans, counselors, and teachers to support at-risk students and connect families with services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience with student behavioral support.
• Knowledge of community resources.

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.
• Collaborate with Principals, Dean of Students, Social Workers, Counselors for academics or behavior.
• Connect families with social services in coordination with counselors.
• Participate in child study and implement/coordinate 504 plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and school personnel to support at-risk students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Student behavioral support

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work (preferred)

Job description

Quincy Community Schools is seeking a Student Support Specialist for Quincy Middle and High School to work with students and families in a coordinated effort with school staff and community resources.

This grant-funded role focuses on attendance, behavior and academic interventions while partnering with social workers, deans, counselors, and teachers to support at-risk students and connect families with services.