STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST @ NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, 7 HRS, CL TEMP.

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Paid holidays and leave accruals

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools seeks a dedicated Specialist to collaborate with school staff and community resources to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs. The role may require before/after school hours and emphasizes teamwork, cultural competence, and family partnerships.

Salary is Level 21 on the Educational Support Specialist schedule with SEBB benefits; start ASAP; additional pay provisions may apply per bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency to speak, write, comprehend, and translate both English and identified language.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in both US culture and cultures of the identified student subset.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and in a professional manner with a diverse group of students, parents, staff, and community members in a confidential manner.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive programs and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and oral form.
• Experience with computers and software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and/or publishing software.
• Soft skills: Professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility/adaptability, empathy, tact and diplomacy, calm/composed under pressure, initiative, collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Request data from the attendance office to identify students, with patterns of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Identify, connect, and build relationships of trust with the student and family community.
• Attend and participate in community events for students and families.
• Connect with District staff to identify strategies to reduce tardiness and improve academic performance for identified students.
• Intervene with strategies to reduce tardiness and improve academic performance for identified students.
• Work with teachers to understand the student's needs. Coordinate with counselor and other school specialists to find appropriate services to meet the identified needs.
• Connect students and families to District staff, to coordinate resources provided to the school site and community; including primary health, mental health, arts, recreation, afterschool, and other resources.
• Connect parents to resource for developing skill for supporting the social/academic needs of students.
• Develop positive relationships with families, District staff, and community organizations with the focus on providing academic and social supports for students.
• Attend and network with families during parent connection efforts, such as Open House, student led conferences, parent workshops, and community events.
• Gain knowledge of the College Bound Scholarship program and support students through the enrollment process.
• Gather information about the impact of interventions. Make adjustments to interventions when necessary.
• Willingness to work before or after school hours, when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• GED or high school diploma; some college preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency to speak, write, comprehend, and translate both English and identified language.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in both US culture and cultures of the identified student subset.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and in a professional manner with a diverse group of students, parents, staff, and community members in a confidential manner.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive programs and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and oral form.
• Experience with computers and software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and/or publishing software.
• Soft skills: Professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility/adaptability, empathy, tact and diplomacy, calm/composed under pressure, initiative, collaborative.

Skills

Flexible hours

Shift hours flexibility

Homework center support

Clear communication with stakeholders

Collaborative teamwork

Collaborate with School Community

Attendance improvement focus

Experience with ACEs

Experience with high school students

Restorative practices and PBIS

Education

GED or high school diploma; some college preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Publishing software

Job description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

The specialist, in collaboration with the school staff, will develop and implement a plan to utilize school/community resources to further the District mission. This will be done by accessing community and individual assets, meeting critical social/emotional needs, and enhancing student academic performance, while supporting the needs of the classroom teacher. May require working before or after school hours when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to have flexible hours to support school events outside of the school day like parent connection efforts such as Open House, Launch Conferences, Feeder pattern nights, etc...
• Willing to shift hours to accommodate school and student needs
• Excels at supporting students in homework center
• Expert at communicating clearly and effectively with all stakeholders with a focus on student success
• Ability to integrate effectively into a highly collaborative team who moves at a rapid pace
• Collaborate closely with School Community Specialist to find appropriate services for the student
• Focus on attendance and improving academic outcomes Experience working with high-risk students and families with ACEs
• Experience working with high school students Experience with restorative practices and PBIS

• Hours/Day: 7
• Temporary Role through: 2026-27 School Year
• Daily Start/End times: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: Level 21 on the Educational Support Specialist Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

1. Request data from the attendance office to identify students, with patterns of absenteeism or tardiness.
2. Identify, connect, and build relationships of trust with the student and family community.
3. Attend and participate in community events for students and families.
4. Connect with District staff to identify strategies to reduce tardiness and improve academic performance for identified students.
5. Intervene with strategies to reduce tardiness and improve academic performance for identified students.
6. Work with teachers to understand the student's needs. Coordinate with counselor and other school specialists to find appropriate services to meet the identified needs.
7. Connect students and families to District staff, to coordinate resources provided to the school site and community; including primary health, mental health, arts, recreation, afterschool, and other resources.
8. Connect parents to resource for developing skill for supporting the social/academic needs of students.
9. Develop positive relationships with families, District staff, and community organizations with the focus on providing academic and social supports for students.
10. Attend and network with families during parent connection efforts, such as Open House, student led conferences, parent workshops, and community events.
11. Gain knowledge of the College Bound Scholarship program and support students through the enrollment process.
12. Gather information about the impact of interventions. Make adjustments to interventions when necessary.
13. Willingness to work before or after school hours, when necessary.

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
2. GED or high school diploma; some college preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability and proficiency to speak, write, comprehend, and translate both English and identified language.
4. Demonstrate cultural competence in both US culture and cultures of the identified student subset.
5. Demonstrated ability to interact positively and in a professional manner with a diverse group of students, parents, staff, and community members in a confidential manner.
6. Ability to relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive programs and activities.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and oral form.
9. Experience with computers and software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and/or publishing software.
10. In addition to the qualifications above, a strong candidate for this position should exhibit the following soft skills: Professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility/adaptability, empathy, tact and diplomacy, calm/composed under pressure, initiative, collaborative.

1. Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.

See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

1. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Doughty, [e-mail] 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, [e-mail] 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Rebecca Doughty, [e-mail] 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

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