Student Support Service - Middle School

Job Summary:

The Student Support Service employee supports the day-to-day operational functions of the Student Code of Conduct, ensures disciplinary policies are followed, assists with school-based behavior modification systems and initiatives, and aids in morning admission, afternoon dismissal, and lunch periods for the school.

Essential Functions:

• Works in conjunction with the Dean of Students to promote and maintain a positive culture and climate in the specified school
• Coordinates the efforts of all relevant team members in the school
• Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, and teachers to help meet the needs of struggling students
• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch
• Instructs students in appropriate behavior
• Facilitates and maintains systematic processes and procedures for student conduct and social behavior
• Facilitates conferences with stakeholders including but not limited to the following; parents, staff (regarding student progress), outside agencies, and students
• Researches and presents alternative means, new ideas, and different approaches to aid in achieving student success
• Possesses fluent knowledge of the school’s behavioral database system and ensures the accuracy of disciplinary records
• Maintains accurate records including all school-based behavior modification systems
• Assists teachers to better understand and work more effectively with students having school-related concerns including but not limited to; academic, behavioral, social, and emotional
• Assists with facilitating admission and dismissal process and procedure
• Assists with facilitating after-school events and activities sponsored by the school
• Pushes into classroom, assisting teachers with classroom management
• Pulls out of classroom, offering direct behavior interventions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
• Experience working with a diverse population including, but not limited to, low to moderate income families
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required
• Available for extended days and retreats when required
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance
  
  

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Behavior modification programs, preferably Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), or its equivalent
• The community climate and community values
• Positive parenting techniques
• Conflict resolution skills
• School Policies and Procedures

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Work well with staff, students, and parents
• Effective oral and written communication
• Organize and implement various programs and objectives to achieve assigned goals
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Regard sensitive material in a confidential manner

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.