Elementary Student Support Specialist (San Francisco)

The Student Support Specialist provides direct student-centered behavioral and social-emotional support to help students thrive academically socially and emotionally within a bilingual international school setting. Working under the guidance of the Director of Student Support & Counseling this role supports the implementation of student support practices across elementary grades. 

The Student Support Specialist is a hands-on practitioner who collaborates with faculty counselors administrators and families to deliver targeted interventions promote positive behavior and contribute to an inclusive developmentally responsive school culture.

The position reports dually to the Director of Student Support & Counseling and the Director of Elementary.

Key Responsibilities

Student Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support

• Provide behavioral and social-emotional interventions for individual students and small groups.
• Mediate conflicts with students  through restorative practices.
• Support students in developing self-regulation coping problem-solving and social skills through 1:1 or small group support.
• Implement behavior support strategies aligned with Positive Behavior Supports restorative practices and SEL frameworks.
• Assist with behavior monitoring documentation and progress tracking under the direction of the Director.
• Maintain clear timely and confidential documentation of student interventions observations and progress in accordance with school policies and applicable guidelines.

Collaboration with Faculty & Student Support Team

• Collaborate with teachers with classroom-based strategies that support diverse learners and promote positive behavior.
• Participate in Student Support Group meetings  and consult with teachers on strategies to support student behavior. 
• Support classroom management practices and proactive approaches to student wellness and engagement.

Family Partnership

• Participate in restorative solution-focused conversations with families regarding student behavior and well-being in collaboration with the Director and Pedagogical Leadership.
• Reinforce school-home partnerships by sharing strategies and supporting consistency across settings.

Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain accurate and confidential records related to student interventions behavior plans and support strategies.
• Assist in coordinating with external specialists or providers as directed.
• Support compliance with school policies and applicable ethical and legal guidelines.
• Collaborate with external providers teachers and the student support group to support the implementation of student success plans.

Schoolwide Support & Culture

• Provide consistent on-site support and a visible supportive presence throughout the school day including during transitions and unstructured times to promote student safety regulation and positive behavior.
• Model calm respectful and culturally responsive interactions with students.
• Provide support to students during transitions and re-entry and assist with follow-up after behavioral admissions and pedagogical teams during observations or student visits as appropriate.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree required; coursework or advanced training in counseling psychology education social work or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting the social-emotional and behavioral needs of children in elementary and / or middle school in an independent school setting.
• Training or experience in behavioral intervention SEL restorative practices or related approaches.
• Experience in independent international or bilingual school environments preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Italian or Spanish and English is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong relational skills with students families and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm grounded and reflective during moments of student dysregulation.
• Collaborative flexible and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to inclusion equity and whole-child development.

Additional Information :

Start date:  August 1 2026

Salary:  $70000 - $85000 annual salary for this full time role based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply: Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references. 

Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time