Student Support Specialist

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Marion, Indiana
 
Job Description
 
Position Title:  Student Support Specialist                                FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
 
Responsible to: Building Principal                                                Supervises: No one                                         
 
Evaluated by: Building Principal                                                   Terms of Employment:  180 days                                                                                                                                                                 
Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1

 
Purpose of the Position:  Provide character education instruction for students and small group instruction who need intervention, remediation, or enrichment for skills and concepts related to reading and math.
 
Minimum Requirements: The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Technology skills: Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of record-keeping procedures
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills

 
Essential Functions of the Position:  The following functions have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Teach character education to students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
• Work with Social Worker and PBIS team to develop character ed. lessons that focus on the school's current needs.
• Provide small group instruction to students for the purpose of intervention and remediation or enrichment of skills and concepts related to Reading and Math.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to determine interventions needed.
• Participates in the analysis of assessment data as it pertains to the school improvement plan.
• Assist teachers with administering building level assessments.

 
Secondary Functions of the Position:  The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Work with building principal and teachers to establish daily schedule for groups.
• Organize assessment data for teachers.

 

• Perform other duties as assigned and as may be necessary.

 
Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of best practices in reading instruction

 

• Applicable software and applications

 
Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

 
Equipment Used:

• Classroom instructional equipment

 
Place where work is performed:

• Throughout the school property or building.

 
Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.

 
How the job description was developed: This job description was developed collaboratively by the Assistant Superintendent and the Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
 
 
Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
 
I have read and agree to the expectations of this job description.
 
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