[2024-2025] [Port Arthur Middle School] Student Support Specialist
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OPENS: 08/15/2024CLOSES: Until FilledJOB TITLE: Student Support SpecialistREPORTS TO: Campus DirectorDEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Port Arthur Middle SchoolWAGE / HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt / Full Time 12 MonthsANNUAL SALARY: Per the 2024-2025 Salary Pay Scale PRIMARY PURPOSE:Use a planning process to define the needs and priorities of population served; coordinate and implement all the district, state and federal mandated assessments, and programmatic testing for the campus as assigned by the district; serve as the campus 504 coordinator and assist the Special Education Director with referrals to special education.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Associate's degree (minimum of 60 earned college credit hours), Bachelor's degree preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Experience Two years of experience in student services or related positions, preferred Experience in an educational organization, preferred.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1.Provide direct student services. 2. Meets regularly with campus admin, teachers, and other staff as necessary to discuss student services.3.Address the immediate concerns of students. 4. Participate in parent meetings in conjunction with campus admin team. 5. Coordinate presentations on bullying, dating violence, risky behaviors in conjunction with the CIS and PES. 6. Work with school personnel and parents to obtain resources for students. 7. Assessment (Under the guidance of the District Testing Coordinator and in coordination with the Campus Director) 8. Participate in planning and evaluation of campus testing program. 9. Assist with appropriate behavioral interventions. 10. Plan and coordinate all levels of standardized testing which includes, but is not limited to, providing all required campus training for standardized assessments, accommodations, supplemental aids, and other supports, and ensuring testing security. 11. Responsible for the organization, implementation, verification, collection, and distribution of materials for all assessments. 12. Adhere to testing procedures and deadlines set by the District Testing Coordinator. 13. Maintain databases and files as assigned by the Campus Director and District Testing Coordinator. 14. Assist with investigating and preparing reports for reported test irregularities and report those to the District Testing coordinator. 15. Serve as a resource person to Campus Directors and teachers to meet the instructional needs of students as it pertains to testing. 16. Convey testing procedures and regulations for campus personnel as relayed by the District Testing Coordinator. 17. Attend all assessment trainings as directed by the Campus Director and District Testing Coordinator. 18. Serve as a liaison between Campus Director and the District Testing Coordinator for proper implementation of assessment guidelines and criteria. 19. Responsible for campus testing documentation compliance. 20. Responsible for the integrity and security of all assessments. 21. Monitor teachers, staff, and students during state and local assessments.22. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations including strict adherence to timeliness with attendance and meeting deadlines.23. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.24. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.25. Create and review student schedules.26. Assist in the development of a comprehensive campus master schedule in collaboration with the Campus Director to meet the needs of the students.27. Assist in the auditing of grades and dispensation of progress reports and report cards.28. Create and present various teacher/staff trainings as requested.29. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.30. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.31. Promote staff morale. 32. Perform other duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONS: Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals including specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the assignment. Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and minor lifting.

Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

May have exposure to biological hazards.

Occasional moderate lifting.

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Baytown, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.