Student Support Specialist

Job Title: Student Support Specialist

Status: Full Time/Exempt/11 months

Department: Programming

Reports To: Director, Program Operations

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

The Student Support Specialist is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and
management of Communities In Schools (CIS) operations at the assigned site, implementing the CIS model of integrated student supports in compliance with CIS National accreditation standards. This role works directly with students, families, school administrators, staff, and community partners to improve attendance, academics, and behavior-connecting school content to real‑world experiences, fostering positive character development, and building intrinsic motivation.

Program Leadership & Planning

• Build and lead a school‑based support team that collaborates with school
  administrators, faculty, volunteers, and community partners to implement the CIS model.
• Lead the annual needs assessment process using school and district data, surveys, and
  stakeholder input to identify school‑wide and individual student needs.
• Develop and implement an annual site support plan with measurable objectives and
  procedures for delivering school‑wide (Tier I), targeted (Tier II), and intensive,
  individualized (Tier III) services.
• Coordinate the delivery of evidence‑based services aligned with Academic, Behavior,
  Coursework/College/Career, and Parent Engagement (ABC3 + P) focus areas.
• Monitor and adjust services regularly to maximize effectiveness and student impact.

• Identify, support, and monitor students at moderate to high risk of dropping out,
  providing targeted interventions to address attendance, academic, and behavioral
  needs.
• Provide academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional support to students through
  individual and group interventions, enrichment opportunities, and life skills development.
• Work with parents/guardians to strengthen home‑school connections, support academic
  success, and assist with career planning and post‑secondary preparation.
• Remove academic barriers by coordinating access to health, dental, vision, and other
  critical needs resources.

• Conduct regular assessments and evaluate program outcomes to measure impact.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records in the CIS Student Information System
  (CISDM).
• Prepare annual end‑of‑year reports for school and affiliate leadership, contributing to
  local, state, and national reporting requirements.

• Maintain strong, positive relationships with school personnel, families, and community
  partners.
• Participate in site team meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and other
  events to support student engagement and program effectiveness.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural responsiveness, and serve as a positive role model
  for youth.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant equivalent
experience in education, social work or related field.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with Google Suite, Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and people skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical manuals, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write and edit reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and…