Student Success Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Student Success Specialist assists in planning and providing appropriate services for students and creating an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community members. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Provides guidance and support to students facing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional challenges. 
• Develops comprehensive plans that include goal-setting, progress monitoring, and data analysis. 
• Counsels students individually and in small groups. 
• Assists students in conflict resolution. 
• Supports the implementation of Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS), with a focus on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs; participates on the school’s VTSS team.
• Refers students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as academic and alternative programs, to ensure academic success and personal well-being. 
• Refers students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies. 
• Collaborates with building administrators, school counselors, and other school staff to create a master class schedule that best serves the educational needs of all students. 
• Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data. 
• Encourages teacher/parent communication and community involvement. 
• Serves as a resource for school personnel and parents. 
• Participates in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in student support. 
• Promotes a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture that supports equity and student voice.
• Implements initiatives that support attendance, student engagement, and school connectedness.
• Serves as a resource for staff professional development related to trauma-informed practices, de-escalation techniques, and culturally responsive interventions.
• Assists with crisis intervention and safety protocols, including threat assessments and re-entry meetings.
• Coordinates or contributes to mentoring programs, advisory periods, or peer support initiatives.
• Supports transitions for students returning from alternative placements, extended absences, or disciplinary consequences.
• Refers students to appropriate internal supports (e.g., school counselors, interventionists) and external agencies (e.g., mental health services, youth and family support programs).
• Maintains accurate records, data logs, intervention documentation, and other reporting materials to support student tracking and school compliance efforts.
• Assists in managing 504 Plans and coordinating student support meetings (e.g., SST, MTSS, and behavior planning).

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. 
• Ability to identify and address student challenges in a proactive and effective manner. 
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and keep accurate records.
• Understanding of student development theories and best practices in supporting student success. 
• Proficiency in using technology for communication, data management, and reporting. 
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, regardless of background or learning needs. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing or Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. 
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment:

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt 

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.

Salary : $50,513 - $70,199