Job Title
Student Support Specialist
Grade Level/Terms Of Employment
Teacher Pay Scale/ 210 Day Contract (10- month)
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Work Location:
Department of Culture, Climate, and Student Services
Immediate Supervisor
Student Support Services
General Description
The Student Support Specialist is responsible for implementing a comprehensive and integrated
program to support a positive school climate. A Specialist is assigned to designated schools in the
division and provides targeted and individualized support to promote overall school safety and positive
behavioral support through the implementation of trauma-informed and restorative practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Please upload a current resume with your application.
Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
Student Support Specialist
Grade Level/Terms Of Employment
Teacher Pay Scale/ 210 Day Contract (10- month)
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Work Location:
Department of Culture, Climate, and Student Services
Immediate Supervisor
Student Support Services
General Description
The Student Support Specialist is responsible for implementing a comprehensive and integrated
program to support a positive school climate. A Specialist is assigned to designated schools in the
division and provides targeted and individualized support to promote overall school safety and positive
behavioral support through the implementation of trauma-informed and restorative practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Collaborates with school staff to develop and promote positive school climates
- Supports the development and implementation of school-wide behavioral protocols grounded in trauma-responsive and restorative practices
- Implements de-escalation, conflict resolution, bullying, and gang prevention and intervention strategies
- Supports school-wide implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) behavior support plans
- Works cooperatively with school-based mental health staff to provide support in implementing violence and bullying prevention programs.
- Collaborates with partner agencies to connect holistic support to students
- Monitors student behaviors and discipline data and makes recommendations to develop interventions to teach skills such as responsible thinking/decision-making, de-escalation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in students at the universal and small group level
- Facilitates individualized interventions, social skills groups, and community and healing circles
- Serves as liaison between school, home, and community partners to provide services to students and caregivers
- Supports students transitioning from alternative settings
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, social work, criminal justice, or related field preferred
- 3 years of experience working with youth intervention programs preferred
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems creatively
- Demonstrated knowledge of de-escalation, behavioral intervention, and conflict resolution strategies
- Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation, and public relations skills
- Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds of families
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in evening and weekend events as required
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred
Please upload a current resume with your application.
Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
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