Student Support Specialist (CENT,DES,TDS,DMS Job Dickson area,Tennessee USA,Social Work

Position: Student Support Specialist (CENT, DES, TDS, DMS)

Job Title

Student Support Specialist

Reports To

Director of Student Services

Department/School

Guidance and Counseling

Employment

200‑day contract, flexible hours required for evenings and/or weekends

Calendar

10 months / 200 days

Salary Grade

Degree / Years (Certified Scale)

Date Revised

02/04/2025

Qualifications

Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
Preference experience in working with schools and/or families preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Supports high‑risk students by working with students and their families to identify and address any social‑emotional‑environmental issues that interfere with the student’s academic progress. Works with the community to implement strategies that promote positive school adjustment.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Identify and assess academic problems through analyzing factors of student adjustment, including factors in the home, school, and community.

Serve as a liaison between families and the school to promote a collaborative process in student social‑emotional‑environmental planning; provide referrals to other agencies as necessary.

Serve as a liaison between families and other community support agencies to promote a collaborative process for student social‑emotional‑environmental planning.

Coordinate and conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students and their families.

Provide expertise and training based on experience and current research on social‑emotional‑environmental issues.

Communicate and maintain positive rapport and a positive working environment with principals, staff, and the public.

Provide staff consultation and support on behavioral‑emotional‑environmental issues.

Participate in ongoing personal professional development to remain current on theory, research, and trends.

Develop and implement programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational process.

Provide accurate and timely local, state, and federal reports as required.

Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Schools and/or Director of Student Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise persons completing practicum or internship through a college or university program.

Tools/Equipment Used

Personal computer; standard instructional equipment

Physical Demands

Posture: prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: frequent walking.
Lifting: regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from a wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities.
Environment: work inside, regular district‑wide travel to student homes.
Mental demands: maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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