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