Specialist - SOS

Teacher/Professional
- District Office
- Student Outreach Services

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 08/19/2026

Closing Date

ROLE AND

PURPOSE:

• The role of Specialist
  - Student Outreach Services (SOS) Support is to provide case management, social/emotional counseling, and other social services for male and female students identified at risk per TEA criteria. The Support Specialist primarily serves highly mobile students to include homeless, pregnant/parenting, foster care and other targeted populations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Licensed or certification in Social Work, Counseling, or related field, preferred.
• At least one-year experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Experience in individual/peer counseling/social-emotional support with children and youth.
  • Experience in community networking and referrals.
  • Experience in case management of at risk youth/families.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate with administrators, school counselors(s), nurse(s) and other personnel in identifying and providing services to targeted students at assigned campuses based on need and including multiple campuses if necessary.
• Coordinate with community based organizations to identify eligible program participants who are not currently enrolled in school.
• Assist in program evaluation.
• Input data for reporting purposes.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Provide assistance with co-parenting male and female students as needed to decrease roadblock for academic success.
• Coordinate child care/transportation and other services as needed.
• Provide individual and group guidance to students with issues resulting from the dual role of parent and student that may interfere with academic success.
• Provide case-management for students identified as homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local mandates.
• Provide case-management for student residing in foster care via the Department of Family and Protective Services, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local mandates.
• Coordinate with community agencies to assist families in accessing social services.
• Provide individual and group guidance to students as needed, for children/youth identified as highly mobile and/or at risk per TEA criteria.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Coordinate with school counselor(s) with regard to vocational and other course opportunities available for students identified as at risk per TEA criteria.
• Serve as school/community liaison to recover students that may have dropped out of school.
• Provide assistance in accessing post-graduation options available for targeted populations.
• Maintain relationships with local social services organizations.
• Prepare reports and/or professional learning to community agencies and/or school personnel concerning advocating for highly mobile and at risk youth.
• Attend community fairs/events to inform the community about programs available for highly mobile at risk students.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Attend professional development related to highly mobile and at risk children and youth.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Coordinator to include working exclusively with one or more targeted population as necessary.
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to organize, manage time and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work well with peers, the public, parents and students.
• Supervise Interns as appropriate and as necessary.