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Student Support Specialist

Duties

  • Case management of approximately 32 students
  • Ensures that ALOP procedures are implemented with fidelity (i.e. obtaining consent, SSP goal development/monitoring, case note documentation, etc)
  • Prepares and facilitates frequent in-person check-ins with all students
  • Works as a liaison between family and school to create and implement a plan for students academic and social-emotional success
  • Provides ongoing support in areas of academic deficiencies (credit recovery, executive functioning support, tutoring, etc), social emotional development, and resources around other identified areas of need
  • Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student participation, performance, and success for individual students
  • Schedules, plans, and participates in family outreach visits and family engagement events
  • Proactively communicates with parents/guardians in order to support student growth
  • Participates in planning of transportation for students to and from school, as necessary
  • Shares performance data and serves as program ambassador at staff/school meetings
  • Maintain and monitor accurate and up-to-date attendance, behavior, and grade records
  • Responds and intervenes in student crises in accordance with school policy
  • Plans and facilitates SEL sessions with other staff
  • Provide transitional support in career and post-secondary exploration
  • Attend professional development relevant to ALOP position
  • Make referrals to outside agencies as needed for support of students and families

Qualifications

The Regional Superintendent reserves the right to modify any qualifications to ensure the best candidate is chosen to fulfill our mission of service to students, educators, and communities.

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field is required
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, organization, and case management skills
  • Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict, including crisis intervention
  • Willingness to persist with students, despite their behavior and decision-making
  • Experience in creating safe and welcoming social emotional learning environments
  • Ability to establish rapport with students and maintain professional boundaries
  • Experience fostering strength based educational programming

Salary/Benefits

Salary $50,000 to $60,000. Benefits included, up to $1000/month towards insurance premiums.

Additional Notes

Job position is 200 days

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Dr. Amy Smith, Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools, at asmith@peoriaroe.org

Email Address

asmith@peoriaroe.org

Job Posting Date

10/1/2025

Start Date

N/A