Student Support Specialist Lead

ABOUT AIM HIGH 

At Aim High, students unlock their limitless potential by participating in a multi-year summer joyful, enrichment program that empowers middle school students navigating systemic barriers, igniting their love of learning and yielding real results—97% of Aim High alumni graduate high school and go on to college. Grounded in the Aim High CORE Values (Community, Opportunity, Respect and High Expectations), every student feels seen and supported. Aim High gives students the confidence to succeed in high school and beyond. Aim High also fosters a supportive professional community in which educators - from aspiring to experienced - grow personally and professionally. For more about Aim High, please visit www.aimhigh.org. 

Position Summary 

The Student Support Specialists (SSS) lead the vision and implementation of restorative justice practices across all sites. The SSS Lead leads the vision and implementation of supports grounded in social and emotional needs and culturally responsive practices for a middle school environment. This role acts as a lead for restorative practices and supports creating professional development to create a safe, inclusive culture and environment for all staff and students. SSS Lead consults with site SSS on high level cases and needs at their site.. SSSs creates tools and resources needed for joyful summer learning and high-quality programming that can be implemented by all staff. 

This is a seasonal position: pre-work planning during May, support faculty training and summer programming. Some work will be completed online while some might require in person support at sites. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Train all SSS for sites on restorative practices at Aim High during Faculty Training Week, and during the summer, if needed; may partner with other Student Support Specialists to deliver regional training. 
• Manage, create, and lead targeted interventions: restorative dialogue, conflict mediation, etc. 
• Create and update student referral process for sites and provide consulting on higher need cases 
• Create a bank of appropriate resources as needed with on-going mental health services, recreation and sports programs, and medical services

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, school health, counseling, MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) or other related fields, with at least two years of school-based experience is preferred, but not required. 
• Experience and training in leading restorative practices in a school setting.
• ● Knowledge of community resources. 
• Innately hold a positive, can-do attitude with a propensity for action and efficiency
• ● Have strong attention to detail and communication skills 
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a team; build and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and students 
• Demonstrate a growth mindset along with a willingness to give and receive feedback.
• Responsible and demonstrates a commitment to social and racial justice, anti-racism, and equity in education. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, along with social and racial justice as well as a high level of cultural competence 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and basic knowledge of classroom technology 
• Cultural competency, strong leadership & communication skills and a commitment to social justice, anti-racism and equity in education. 
• For some regions, bilingual in Cantonese and/or Spanish is a plus.
• Possess a deep commitment to the mission and values of Aim High. 

Job Details 

• Reports to: Central Office Program Director
• Classification: Non-exempt from overtime; paid hourly
• Pay ranges from $38 to $47 per hour depending on experience
• Compensation for this position will be determined following the ranges listedbelow with additional compensation beyond the beginning of the range for employees who (1) hold a teaching credential and/or an advanced degree ofeither a Pupil Personnel Services credential or a Masters in Social Work, (2)have prior school counselor, social worker, or restorative practice workexperience, and/or (3) have previously served as an Aim High Site Director, Lead Teacher, or in a Specialist role:

• This is a temporary, full time, non-exempt position for the six weeks of programming with some work in May to prepare for the training others and updating policies.
•  Will work with sites at regions and will be available to support online and by phone
• Program dates in Oakland: June 5 to July 14
• Program dates in San Francisco, Richmond, Novato, San Rafael and East Palo Alto: June 12 through July 21
• Program dates in Napa: June 20 through July 28
• Program dates in Tahoe/Truckee: June 26 through August 4

• This position will work hours aligned to regional support 
• Unpaid holidays: Aim High’s summer program will be closed on June 19th, July 3rd, July 4th 

Apply Now: www.aimhigh.org/teach

Aim High strongly encourages everyone to obtain the available COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. The COVID-19 vaccine may be required for certain school sites and Aim High will comply with those policies. Aim High will review and consider requests for reasonable accommodations as needed.

At Aim High, we recognize that striving to be a truly anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive (A.D.E.I.) organization requires deep and long-term commitment. We know that we will make mistakes, and we are dedicated to learning from them. We ask our broader Aim High team – including staff, educators, board members, and supporters – to encourage, challenge, and join us in living out our commitment to A.D.E.I.

Aim High is an equal opportunity employer. Aim High seeks diversity in its community and affords equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.