Student Support Specialist

Overview

Position Type:
Professional Staff, Other/ Guidance Counselor

Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Location:

Alice Byrne Elementary School

School Year: 2026 - 2027
Working Calendar Days: 189 Days
Salary Range: See Certified Placement Schedule
Benefited Status: Benefited Position - Tier 1

Purpose Statement

The job of Counselor is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for impacting students  academic, personal, and/or social success; instructing, supporting, training, coaching, and mentoring students; managing the schedules and placement of assigned students; providing guidance, curriculum, information and recommendations to students and parents; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement.

This job reports to Principal

• Administers tests (e.g. teacher designed tests, AIMS, DIBELS, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teachers in assessing the level of student competencies.
• Conducts meetings (e.g. Student Assistant Team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating and receiving information and ensuring service delivery in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates assigned programs (e.g. truancy, homeless students services, gifted services, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in a timely fashion and achieving overall objectives of the program.
• Coordinates with teachers, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, child protective services, CIA, food bank, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Instructs students in developmentally appropriate personal-social issues (e.g. bullying, character building, hygiene, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of improving their interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts and emergency situations for the purpose of managing student behavior, diffusing situations and minimizing disruptions.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g. program participation, contact sheets, agency referrals, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or documentation.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, assigned duties, school events, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors students  progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. lesson plans, behavior plans, 504 plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information to teachers and/or parents (e.g. positive behavior strategies, differentiated instruction, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing students  academic and social success.

Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. gifted and talented, special education, 504, sports, community programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date, accurate counsel to students and/or parents.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; analyzing data; facilitating meetings; and using curriculum and instructional techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; assessment instruments and techniques; cultural differences of student population; knowledge of community resources;

methods of instruction and training.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;

work with a variety of data; and utilize specific,…