Student Support Specialist - 80 hours per day - Mountain View Middle SchoolTentative start date 80625

Beaumont Unified School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Student Support Specialist

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

REPORTS TO:

Director of Student Services and/or Designee

SALARY SCHEDULE:

265

WORK YEAR:

195 Days Monday Friday 8.0 hrs./day

RANGE: 26 $31.72 $43.40

Work Site:

Mountain View Middle School 1 Vacancy)

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday 7:15 am 3:45 pm

**Pleane Note: Tentative Start Date 08/06/2025**

**Incomplete applications and applications that do not reflect current information will not be considered.**

**Please include all work experience related to this position as our screeners do not know your work history with Beaumont Unified School District.**

**Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications.**

**EXPERIENCE CREDIT:A maximum of two 2 years may be granted for experience outside the Beaumont Unified School District. Therefore an external new hires maximum starting salary for this position is $ 34.30 per hour (Range 26/Step 3.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and oversight by the Site Principal and/or designee. In alignment with the Districts MultiTiered System of Support (MTSS) the Student Support Specialist will function as part of a comprehensive team that provides emotional behavioral and mental health support for students at the school sites. The Student Support Specialist will assist in the implementation and monitoring of appropriate classroom and schoolwide behavioral and socialemotional interventions; the creation and implementation of individual student behavior support plans; and provide direct shortterm intensive behavioral and/or socialemotional intervention support.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with providing support and intervention including using effective verbal deescalation techniques and/or implementing crisis prevention and response procedures as indicated to intervene with students who experience escalated states of dysregulation and/or may be aggressive/ive; E
• Assists with the creation and implementation of individualized behavior support plans including the modeling of behavior management strategies and skillswhich may involve the use of approved positive reinforcement strategies behavior modification and other skills or knowledge to support and promote appropriate and positive behavior in the classroom on the playground and during transitions; E
• Assists in providing student support through modeling and reinforcing behavioral support strategies in accordance with a students behavior/emotional support plan; E
• Monitors supports and documents students behavior; supports the implementation of District and school site behavior intervention programs including but not limited to Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) or other District approved behavior modification programs; E
• Assists with facilitating a Check In/Check Out System and associated documentation; E
• Assists with the creation and delivery of Districtapproved curriculum that enhances behavioral and socialemotional functioning in the educational setting to support engagement and student success;
• Assists with the coordination of and participates in Educational Monitoring Team (EMT) Individual Educational Program (IEP) and 504 meetings (including acting as a translator if needed) to communicate information to and from parents guardians or students; E
• Assists with the administration of surveys focus groups and student interviews to help identify needs for additional programs and services;
• Adheres to a standardized crisis risk protocol and refers to administration and additional schoolbased mental health providers (counselors school psychologist licensed therapists) to provide a warm handoff to be seen for crisis intervention services when needed; E
• Assists with the coordination of services for identified students and families to help facilitate access to appropriate mental health health educational and social services resources;
• Works in collaboration with the classroom teacher; work closely with the administration staff counselors/specialists other related service providers and the students families to ensure the optimal development and functioning of each child within the educational environment; E
• Observes and monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. intervention environments classroom campus and other noninstructional times) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment; E
• Participates in District and other recommended training seminars and workshops to learn new strategies for behavioral intervention and remediation to support the overall behavioral and socialemotionalfunctioning of students;
• Works with students both proactively and reactively;
• Performs job assignment safely for the purpose of protecting people and property; E
• High tolerance for ongoing stressful situations; E
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

E Essential Function

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences Social Work Psychology Human Development Education or related field required;

Experience:

• One 1 year of experience working with atrisk youth (group home/residential care day treatment wraparound programs schoolbased setting transitional programs etc.;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Licenses Certifications and Testing

• A current and valid CPR/First Aid certification;
• Pass a preemployment physical and drug test;
• A current and valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance;
• Fingerprint clearance for school personnel;
• Must possess a valid California Drivers License during the course of employment and be insurable by the Districts liability insurance carrier.

Knowledge and skills of:

• Applicable education laws codes regulations policies and procedures;
• Social/emotional development child development principles and practices;
• Unique needs of students with diverse cultural linguistic and emotional and educational backgrounds;
• Characteristics of students identified with autism emotional challenges ADHD or other behavioral/socialemotional needs;
• Standard office equipment and computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google Drive environments with expertise in Excel PowerPoint and Adobe;
• Modern office methods procedures and equipment including recordkeeping principles methods and procedures electronic filing systems archiving for records letter and report writing.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions regarding bloodborne pathogens;
• Knowledge of their duty and responsibility as mandated reporters.

Ability to:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Implement and demonstrate behavior management strategies in accordance with District policies and procedures;
• Monitor observe and report student behavior and progress in accordance with District policies and procedures;
• Tolerate and manage frequent and extremely escalated emotions and behaviors and remain calm in stressful situations;
• Commit to meeting student needs;
• Deliver developed age appropriate social skills and character development lessons based on classroom and student needs;
• Support a wide range of student developmental needs in grades K12;
• Identify and respond successfully to the challenges presented by todays diverse student population;
• Work with deadlines and under pressure;
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information;
• Compile and maintain accurate records and files;
• Analyze situations identify needs prioritize solve problems independently as appropriate and take appropriate action in a variety of procedural matters without immediate supervision;
• Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures related to public education and specific to Beaumont Unified School District; and apply them with good judgment in a variety of situations;
• Communicate effectively using a variety of mediums employing correct spelling grammar punctuation and vocabulary;
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English;
• Learn and support new and fastchanging technologies;
• Promote team building and a positive work environment;
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance and courteous demeanor at all times;
• Be flexible exhibit integrity and exercise mature judgment;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships displaying interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy while demonstrating exemplary customer service in working with students staff and the public.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Number of Hours

02

34

45

68

N/A

1.

Mobility

X

2.

Use of depth perception and ability to focus

X

3.

Standing walking

X

4.

Sitting

X

5.

Twisting stooping bending over

X

6.

Crawling climbing

X

7.

Reaching overheadabove the shoulders

X

8.

Crouching kneeling and balancing

X

9.

Pushing or pulling

X

10.

Lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs

X

11.

Hearing acuity for conversations or other sounds

X

12.

Use of voice in face to face conversations or during telephone conversations

X

13.

Gross muscle use of arms and legs

X

14.

Handling grasping and feeling objects

X

15.

Repetitive use of dominant hand

X

16.

Fine dexterity with both hands

X

17.

Exposure to stairs ramps or uneven ground

X

18.

Working around equipment and machinery having moving parts and generating heat

X

19.

Contact with toxic substances

X

20.

Exposure to dust gas or fumes

X

21.

Work in varied temperatures

X

22.

Operating a motor vehicle

X

23.

Use of a ladder

X

24.

Subject to frequent interruptions

X

25.

Viewing a computer monitor

X

26.

Contact with distraught or abusive individuals

X

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority