Student Support Specialist - Rossford Elementary School
Student Support Specialist - Rossford Elementary School
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Title: Student Support Specialist - Rossford Elementary School
Reports To: Director of Student Services / Building Principal
Employment Status: Regular / Full-Time
General Description:
The Student Support Specialist is a certified staff member responsible for directly supporting students who exhibit behavioral or emotional challenges. This role includes responding to behavior incidents assisting with de-escalation and teaching and reinforcing positive behavior strategies to help maintain a safe supportive learning environment. The specialist collaborates closely with staff to implement consistent support practices that foster student success through relationship-building intervention and teamwork.
Qualifications:
- Valid Ohio license in teaching counseling behavior therapy or intervention (other relevant licensure may be considered)
- Specialized training and experience in behavioral intervention and de-escalation strategies
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and trauma-informed practices
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and composed in crisis or high-stress situations
- Experience working with students with challenging behaviors
- Compliance with the districts drug-free workplace policy including the ongoing prohibition of alcohol and unauthorized controlled substances
Key Competencies:
- Proficiency in behavioral support and emotional regulation strategies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary school teams
- Strong ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with students and staff
- Consistent professional judgment under pressure
Essential Responsibilities:
Student Behavior Support:
- Respond promptly to behavior incidents and assist in crisis or de-escalation situations
- Provide direct instruction to students in behavior regulation and coping strategies
- Reinforce student behavior plans and promote prosocial behaviors
- Support students behavioral and emotional regulation needs throughout the school day
- Document behavioral incidents and student interactions accurately and timely
Collaboration and Intervention:
- Partner with staff to ensure consistent implementation of behavioral supports
- Assist in monitoring and refining behavior plans based on student progress and staff feedback
- Collaborate with school teams and intervention personnel within the MTSS framework
- Conduct regular check-ins with staff to support plan implementation and promote well-being
Administrative and Compliance Duties:
- Participate in team meetings training sessions and professional development
- Ensure compliance with FERPA district procedures and confidentiality requirements
- Support fidelity of behavior plans through observation modeling and staff coaching
Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate professionalism and maintain strong working relationships with students and colleagues
- Serve as a consistent supportive presence throughout the school day
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services Building Principal or Superintendent
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
