NES Student Success Specialist Ponderosa Middle School

NES Student Success Specialist - 8 hrs
- Ponderosa Middle School

NES Student Success Specialist - 8 hrs
- Ponderosa Middle School

KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS Ponderosa Middle School Klamath Falls, OR
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Job : 5904627
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Schedule:Follows the Board Approved NES Calendar

Insurance:Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district.

PERS Retirement
:

The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment.

Current Agreement –KFACE Contract

Klamath Falls City Schools is seeking student-centered, relationship-driven individuals to serve as Student Success Specialists at schools implementing enhanced student support and instructional systems.

The Student Success Specialist plays a key role in helping create safe, structured, and supportive school environments where teaching and learning can happen consistently every day. This position is designed to:

• support positive student behavior,
• strengthen student engagement and attendance,
• reduce classroom disruptions,
• and remove non-instructional barriers that impact teaching and learning.

Student Success Specialists work closely with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and families to provide proactive student support while helping maintain consistent school wide systems and routines.

• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or college coursework preferred
• Must meet all district employment requirements

• Respond to minor student behavior concerns and support restorative practices
• Conduct restorative conversations and problem-solving with students
• Assist with Tier 2 behavioral interventions and student support plans
• Facilitate student check-ins and relationship-building supports
• Support small group social-emotional learning (SEL) activities
• Assist students in developing positive behavioral and self-regulation skills

• Support structured hallway supervision and transitions
• Assist with arrival and dismissal supervision
• Support lunch and recess supervision
• Help maintain safe, orderly, and positive school environments
• Assist administrators with monitoring school wide expectations and routines

• Conduct attendance follow-up and family outreach
• Support parent communication and student success planning
• Assist with re-engagement of students experiencing attendance or behavioral concerns
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and teachers to support student success

• Support systems that maximize instructional time and minimize disruptions
• Assist with daily classroom setup and preparation
• Ensure instructional materials and classroom supports are prepared and organized
• Help facilitate “Team Rooms” and enrichment/support spaces for students
• Support systems that allow students removed from class to continue participating in instruction

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
• Participate in required trainings and professional learning
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong belief in supporting all students
• Consis…