Student Services Support Specialist

*HourlyWage Range:$37.89/hr - $41.44/hr

Hours per Day:8.0

Days per Year:232

**Shift:7:30am - 4:30pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Student Services the Student Services Coordinator develops coordinates and implements youth engagement student leadership community partnership and student support initiatives that promote educational access belonging and positive youth development. The position serves as the district lead for the Native Education Program coordinates services for unaccompanied youth identified under the McKinney-Vento Act oversees the districts McKinney-Vento Transfer Site and supports other assigned Student Services initiatives. The Coordinator collaborates with schools families Tribal partners community organizations and public agencies to expand opportunities for students strengthen partnerships and remove barriers to engagement. The position emphasizes program implementation relationship building family engagement and youth development rather than clinical social work services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Youth Development & Student Leadership

• Develop and coordinate youth engagement leadership mentoring and enrichment opportunities.
• Coordinate student voice initiatives advisory groups and recognition activities.
• Support after-school summer and extended learning opportunities that promote belonging and school connectedness.

Native Education Program

• Coordinate implementation of the districts Native Education Program.
• Partner with Tribal governments Native families and community organizations.
• Coordinate culturally responsive programming family engagement grant activities and student leadership opportunities.

McKinney-Vento Unaccompanied Youth

• Coordinate district supports for unaccompanied youth identified under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Collaborate with school counselors administrators registrars and attendance teams to identify and refer unaccompanied youth.
• Coordinate resource referrals educational supports and documentation for unaccompanied youth.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Social Worker when students require complex case management crisis intervention or social work services.

McKinney-Vento Transfer Site

• Coordinate daily operations of the districts McKinney-Vento Transfer Site.
• Support site staff volunteers student programming safety logistics and continuous improvement.
• Monitor participation data and evaluate program effectiveness.

Community Partnerships & Family Engagement

• Develop partnerships with youth-serving organizations Tribal partners nonprofit agencies recreation providers housing agencies and other community organizations.
• Coordinate community outreach events family engagement activities and resource fairs.
• Represent Student Services on community coalitions and collaborative initiatives.

Program Administration

• Collect analyze and communicate program data.
• Support grant implementation contracts communications and continuous improvement.
• Develop program resources and training materials.
• Serve on district committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Learning & Consultation

• Provide technical assistance and training related to Native Education unaccompanied youth youth engagement and assigned Student Services initiatives.
• Support schools in implementing best practices for student engagement and equitable access.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Education Human Services Youth Development Social Work Psychology Sociology Family Studies Recreation or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in youth development education community engagement family engagement program coordination or related work.
• Equivalent combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Positive Youth Development Native Education McKinney-Vento requirements for unaccompanied youth community resources culturally responsive practices and FERPA.
• Ability to build partnerships coordinate programs and events facilitate groups analyze program data communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to organize time and materials effectively.

• Ability to remain flexible and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students staff parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to establish trust and maintain effective working relationships with students families staff Tribal governments and community partners.
• Ability to assess training needs and make recommendations.
• Ability to provide instructive direction in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously to work effectively under pressure maintain a high level of productivity and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to file materials accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to adhere to Clover Park School District policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ability to multi-task work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development positive youth development principles and student engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and the unique educational social and cultural needs of Native American/Alaska Native students and families.
• Knowledge of data collection analysis and reporting methods used to assess program outcomes and support decision-making.
• Skill in facilitating youth leadership programs student groups family engagement activities and community events.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and procedure development.
• Knowledge and ability to use the following office equipment computer telephone copier fax and calculator.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making skills.
• Skill in planning organizing and supporting programs activities and events.

• Must have a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.
• Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters degree in education or related field (Math Science Engineering or Technology.
• Previous experience in educational program coordination.
• Previous experience working with or knowledge of the Department of Defense Education Activity

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a officeschool and community settings. Travel to and between school sites is necessary. Must be able to use fingers hands and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. The ability to speak and see clearly; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; lift 35 pounds; and bend twist walk and reach requiring ordinary physical effort are all required. Expected to attend evening events. Exposure to normal levels of office dust VDT screens and office machines and their required chemicals are part of the job. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions temperature fluctuations or fumes.

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the linkhttps:// information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex raceethnicityhousing immigration or citizenship statuscreed religion color national originhonorable military discharge or active duty status sexual orientation gender expression or identitythe presence of anysensory mentalor physical disabilityneurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animalwhether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the districts online or alternative learning standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Human Resources ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Experience:

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