STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST @ STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 6.5 HRS, CL TEMP. - Spokane Public Schools : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Stevens Elementary School - Spokane, WA Job Type: Please see Job Description Job Number: SS24-05452 Department: Classified Division: Specialists Opening Date: 09/19/2024 Closing Date: 9/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific Description To coordinate efforts that align with Spokane Public School's mission of keeping all students connected to school by decreasing exclusionary practices, getting all students to graduate on time and to meet standards in reading, writing, math, and science. The specialist, in collaboration with the school staff, will develop and 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. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

Student academic achievement and positive behavior improvements.

Increased efficiency of School/Community Partnerships.

Positive and helpful relationships with all stakeholders.

Increase graduation rates for identified student subset.

• HOURS PER DAY: 6.5
• SCHOOL YEAR POSITION (194 DAYS / 10 MONTHS)
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
• SCHEDULE: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM
• BenefitsMedical/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.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements 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. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position. 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Additional Information

Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

• The 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.
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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, 509-###-####
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-###-####

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.###.####
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-###-####

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282 Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - 01 Do you have experience working at Title I schools?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have experience related to student attendance, student engagement and family support? Required Question