Location:
Sunset Elementary School
(High-Needs School) STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER
Sunset Elementary School
Purpose Statement:
The job of Student Support Worker is done for the purpose/s of supporting students that have lagging social emotional skills; documentation students' behavioral needs; creating and implementing behavioral plans; and communicating with teachers, parents and/or other personnel.
Supervisor: Building Principal
Primary Responsibilities:

• Implements behavior plans as defined by the referring teacher and/or counselor for the purpose of developing students’ basic social and interpersonal skills.
• Facilitates social emotional groups for Tier II and III students.
• Monitors math, reading and other lessons assigned by referring teacher for the purpose of ensuring completion of assignments.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in a variety of school settings (e.g. proctoring tests, completing homework, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Participates as an active member of the student improvement team meetings working collaboratively with families and other staff to develop plans for student success.
• Works as part of a leadership team with the school counselor and social worker to support the development of social emotional skills for students across the building PreK-5th Grade.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering first aid.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: behavior and crisis management techniques
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; communicating in a positive, non-threatening manner; and building effective relationships.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or five years comparable job experience.
Pre-employment screening:
Drug Screening
TB Screening
Clearances: Criminal Justice Background Investigation
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $34,798 (188 days) Professional/Technical Salary Schedule; Range 9 - School Year