Falls Elementary Student Support Specialist

Student Support Specialist
Reports to: Building Principal
Position Type: Full-Time, School-Year
Location: Falls Elementary SchoolPosition Overview:
The Student Support Specialist serves as a key leader in building a positive school culture and supporting student success through a blended role that includes the responsibilities of a Behavior Interventionist and Attendance Liaison. This position focuses on proactive and restorative approaches to student behavior, early intervention, and removing barriers to learning. The ideal candidate is a trauma-informed educator with a deep commitment to equity, positive relationships, and multi-tiered systems of support.

Primary Responsibilities
●     Develop and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the MTSS framework

●     Help lead and support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation and schoolwide behavior expectations

●     Collaborate, coach and support staff in the area of classroom management and de-escalation strategies

●     Use data to monitor behavior trends and adjust supports to improve student engagement

●     Facilitate restorative conferences to resolve conflict and repair harm

●     Support and guide recess staff and student coaches in fostering positive play environments

●     Respond to behavior incidents with appropriate, restorative, and policy-aligned consequences

●     Communicate regularly with families about behavior, support plans, and student needs

●     Lead bullying prevention efforts and promote a safe, inclusive school climate

●     Collaborate with the MTSS Data Team to monitor student behavior, academics, and attendance

●     Maintain strong presence and supervision in hallways, lunch, recess, and dismissal areas

●     Track and support student attendance, addressing chronic absenteeism through family partnerships and data-informed interventions

●     Serve on the District Attendance Team and help coordinate individual attendance improvement plans

●     Work closely with teachers and office staff to support consistent attendance routines

Preferred Qualifications:
●     Valid elementary teaching license, social work license, psychology licensure, behavior specialist or licensed in a related field

●     Experience working in elementary education, especially with at-risk populations

●     Training or experience in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, PBIS, and MTSS

●     Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with students, staff, and families

●     Knowledge of data collection and behavior progress monitoring

●     Ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situations

Working Conditions:

●     School-based role requiring regular interaction with students and staff

●     Frequent movement throughout the school building and outdoor supervision areas

●     Involves managing challenging behavior and supporting students in crisis

Occasional evening meetings or family engagement events