Student Services Specialist

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Co-facilitate and coordinate district efforts in the design and implementation of a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health (SEBH) (current framework:
  Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)).
• Identify and deploy evidence-based practices in the areas of
  • Universal practices
  • Targeted interventions
  • Intensified interventions
  • Data-based decision making
• Coach building leaders and teachers on evidence-based practices of MTSS for SEBH.
• Support district-wide collection and analysis of behavioral data (including office discipline referrals, suspension/expulsion rates, and climate surveys) to identify trends, evaluate the efficacy of current behavioral interventions, and drive the strategic implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for social, emotional, behavioral health.
• Conduct regular "root cause" analyses of discipline data to identify and address disproportionality in behavioral outcomes among specific student subgroups; collaborate with building leadership to design targeted system response and/ or interventions.
• Co-Lead and support Prek-12 counseling with the Dept. of Learning and Results.
• Co-lead the implementation of Character Strong universal social emotional learning, create a system of accountability for high fidelity of implementation, and monitor system readiness for Tier 2 and Tier 3.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Dept. on program implementation for students with significant social, emotional, behavior disabilities to align all systems of support.
• Support District Level Crisis Response and Planning.
• Monitor district compliance with state and federal behavioral reporting requirements, utilizing data to proactively identify students or schools in need of additional Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports before critical thresholds are met.
• Translate complex behavioral data sets into actionable reports for the Executive Directors and Superintendent, providing clear visualizations of district progress toward behavioral goals and climate improvement benchmarks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Educational & Professional Qualifications and Skills
• Education:
  
  Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, School Psychology, School Counseling, or a related field.
• Certification:
  Valid state licensure in a specialized area or an Administrative/Building Leader license.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in a school setting.
• Proven experience specifically leading PBIS/ MTSS frameworks at the building or district level.
• Experience in coaching adult learners (teachers and administrators).
• Data Literacy:
  Proficiency in behavioral data systems. The candidate must be able to not only read data but also perform Root Cause Analysis to identify gaps that can lead to targeted action steps.
• Framework Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) across all tiers.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with state and federal reporting requirements regarding discipline, suspension, and IDEA compliance.
• Systems Thinking:
  The ability to see how Special Education and General Education are not siloed work.
• Crisis Management:
  Experience in crisis response planning and the ability to remain calm and systematic during high-stakes district emergencies.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Possess both strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

(HBV ?

Yes ? No)

(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…