Instructional Specialist - ELAR

Campus Support Specialist

Provide guidance to students, teachers, campus administrators, or families within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), including diffusing disruptive student behavior and facilitating student refocus on classroom activities.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. Master's degree in education or related field preferred.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations related to MTSS, student discipline and behavioral interventions/modifications. Ability to assist teachers, campus administrators, and parents/guardians in developing and implementing effective behavior intervention plans for students. Ability to monitor and adjust intervention plans. Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Two years' experience working with children required, preferably in an educational setting. Previous experience coaching or training adults preferred.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist with the implementation, monitoring and assessment of the campus multi-tiered system of support. Collaborate with campus administrators, teachers and support staff to address factors impeding student compliance with school wide expectations. Provide targeted or individualized support to students demonstrating severely disruptive or unsafe behaviors in the classroom. As appropriate, assist in the development and monitoring of behavioral intervention plans. Facilitate the behavioral threat assessment process in collaboration with other designated staff.

Recommend changes as needed. Facilitate staff training related to social-emotional learning, trauma-informed or restorative practices, de-escalation strategies, threat assessment and other MTSS topics. As needed, model or demonstrate effective strategies in classrooms. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as directed. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

Maintain confidentiality. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal in alignment with MTSS guidelines and contributing to overall campus safety.

Equipment Used:
Computers and related technology

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent extended days. Administrative office environment, high pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines and people intensive.

Non Discrimination Statement:
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.