Student Support Specialist- MS

Student Support Specialist- MS  School Year)

Starting Date: Jul 22, 2026

DAYS PER YEAR:197 DAYS

MIN: $66,105

MID: $79,645

(Based on  Pay Scale)

JOB TITLE: Student Support Specialist  School Year)

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE:AI2, Eligible for Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Student Support Specialist reports to the Campus Principal and will serve to increase the academic achievement and reduce the drop-out rate of “at risk” students. The Student Support Specialist will provide students with comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and customized supports that are accessible, timely, and strength-based so they can achieve in school.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University
• Standard Texas teaching certificate

Preferred:

• Three years experience of successful teaching

• Thorough understanding of state and federal accountability
• Comprehensive knowledge of state assessments
• Knowledge of the district curriculum
• Knowledge of the district intervention programs
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Quality oral presentations and written reports
• Detail oriented, meet required deadlines

Instruction:

• Provide academic intervention, support, and monitoring of at‑risk students.
• Plan and implement effective instructional strategies.
• Analyze student data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead and participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to contribute to school‑wide instructional improvement efforts.
• Monitor the academic progress of identified students engaged in interventions with the Instructional Specialist.

Student Support and Compliance:

• Monitor PEIMS coding to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Lead and monitor students within the RTI process for academic and behavioral needs.
• Oversee student progress monitoring records for effectiveness and communicate with appropriate stakeholders for necessary supports.
• Conduct analysis of student performance data to guide the RTI team and assist teachers in tracking data to determine the effectiveness of classroom instruction.
• Attend and provide district‑level professional development to stay abreast of best practices.
• Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership team on teaching and learning initiatives.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district and statewide. Mental demands:
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; interpret data; interpret TEC and policy; apply knowledge of current research and theory; be effective in oral and written communication; maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

This position is funded by federal and/or state grants. Employment is conditioned on the availability of full funding; if funding becomes unavailable, employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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• Houston, Texas
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