2026-2027 Student Support Liaison

Santa Fe South Middle School Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City OK 195-Day Contract

Santa Fe South Charter Schools (SFS) is a free public charter school district that has served the south side of Oklahoma City for more than 20 years. Rooted in the communities we serve SFS is committed to providing a challenging student-centered education that prepares students to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Guided by a belief in the potential of every student Santa Fe South emphasizes strong instruction meaningful relationships and the development of life skills self-confidence and social responsibility. Our schools partner closely with families to ensure students are equipped to succeed in high school college careers and an ever-changing global society.

Santa Fe South Middle School is Santa Fe Souths original and largest middle school serving students in grades 68. Located in a beautifully reimagined space at Crossroads Mall the school reflects Santa Fe Souths commitment to innovation community and opportunity.

In recent years Santa Fe South Middle School has made significant gains in both academic growth and proficiency driven by a collective commitment from staff and leaders to excellence collaboration and continuous improvement. The school earned a full letter-grade increase on the state report card and is currently rated a B school. Team collaboration is strong expectations are high and there is a shared focus on helping all students grow academically and personally.

The Student Support Liaison provides direct support to students experiencing behavioral attendance engagement or other barriers to academic success. Working under the direction of the Dean of Students and school administration the liaison builds positive relationships with students reinforces schoolwide expectations provides structured interventions supports restorative practices and helps students successfully remain in or return to the learning environment.

The Student Support Liaison also supports student supervision attendance and behavior documentation campus transitions family communication and other activities that contribute to a safe positive and productive learning environment. This is a paraprofessional-level position that does not exercise independent administrative or disciplinary authority.

• Build positive respectful relationships with students while maintaining clear and consistent expectations.
• Identify and respond to behavioral attendance engagement and other barriers that may interfere with student learning.
• Provide structured check-ins redirection and other assigned supports to help students remain engaged in school and instruction.
• Support students in developing responsible decision-making self-management conflict-resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Reinforce schoolwide expectations for behavior attendance punctuality and student conduct.
• Help students reflect on their choices understand their impact and identify more productive responses.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their actions and repair harm when appropriate.
• Serve as a consistent and supportive adult presence for students who need additional guidance encouragement or intervention.
• Communicate with families as directed regarding student needs progress attendance or assigned supports.

• Assist the Dean of Students with implementing the schools behavior-support procedures interventions and restorative practices.
• Meet with students regarding minor behavioral concerns and provide redirection consistent with school expectations.
• Facilitate restorative conversations reflection activities conflict-resolution processes and reentry supports under the direction of the Dean.
• Help students successfully return to classroom instruction following behavioral incidents or time outside the classroom.
• Monitor students participating in structured reflection alternative learning spaces or other assigned interventions.
• Assist with gathering information related to student incidents and accurately document relevant details.
• Track assigned interventions and communicate student progress or recurring concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student behavior disciplinary matters educational records and family information.
• Refer serious repeated or sensitive concerns to the Dean of Students or school administration.

• Support schoolwide efforts to improve student attendance punctuality and engagement.
• Conduct assigned student check-ins and follow up with students experiencing repeated absences or tardiness.
• Help students identify and address barriers that prevent them from attending class consistently or participating successfully.
• Communicate relevant attendance or engagement concerns to the Dean counselors teachers administrators and families as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of attendance interventions student contacts and follow-up activities.
• Support students during transitions to reduce lost instructional time and promote timely arrival to class.

• Provide active student supervision during arrival dismissal passing periods lunch assemblies and other assigned times.
• Help maintain safe orderly and efficient student transitions throughout the school day.
• Respond promptly to requests for student support across the campus.
• Maintain accurate records related to student behavior attendance interventions and assigned supports.
• Communicate professionally with teachers staff members students and families.
• Collaborate with the Dean counselors teachers and administrators to support individual students and the overall learning environment.
• Assist with school events and emergency procedures as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position and the schools approved student-support program.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree not required.
• Experience working with middle school students adolescents or youth is preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries and consistent expectations.
• Strong communication problem-solving organization and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to remain calm professional and student-centered in challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to receive feedback follow established procedures and work collaboratively as part of a school team.
• Ability to use basic technology and maintain accurate electronic or written documentation.
• Must meet all applicable requirements for employment with Santa Fe South Charter Schools.

• Ability to move throughout the campus and actively supervise students in classrooms hallways common areas and outdoor spaces.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and respond promptly to student or campus needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced school environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

• 195-day contract.
• Compensation is based on the Santa Fe South Charter Schools paraprofessional pay scale. Because this position has a longer contract than many paraprofessional roles total annual compensation reflects the additional contract days.
• Benefits are provided in accordance with district policy and applicable eligibility requirements.

Santa Fe South Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a professional environment where students and employees are treated with dignity and respect.