Date Available:
Until Filled PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Student Support Specialist

Report To: Director of Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Student Services the Student Support Specialist provides direct and indirect support services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance and/or attendance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess a bachelor’s degree.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Decision-making skills are an important aspect of this position. Knowledge of special education laws and regulations is required. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member. Frequent operation of office equipment is required. Must be able to attend school-related functions, visit the homes of students, community agencies, and schools throughout the division. Candidate must possess good moral character.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred license: social worker, school social worker, behavior analyst, or other health or behavioral license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent walking, stooping, standing, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is required. Regular and frequent contact made at all levels to develop and achieve organizational goals and missions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word level; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data. Regular contact with students with special needs is required. Contact with other staff members, community agencies, and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by telephone and in person may be necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten-month employment. Salary will be determined by the current salary schedule.
EVALUATION
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
Developed: August 27, 2009
Approved by: Superintendent - September 9, 2009
Board Approved: September 9, 2009
Revised: August 23, 202