Student Services Support Specialist

*HourlyWage Range:$45.32/hr - $48.64/hr

Hours per Day:8.0

Days per Year:232

**Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Student Services the Student Services Program Specialist coordinates and implements assigned student support youth engagement student leadership Native Education migrant education outreach and support and community partnership initiatives that promote educational access belonging and positive youth development. The Program Specialist works in close collaboration with the Student Services Coordinator who may provide program guidance identify priorities and assign work within the scope of department initiatives.

The Specialist works collaboratively with the Student Services Coordinator to support department priorities coordinate services and respond to emerging student and family needs. The position independently manages assigned responsibilities and programs while seeking guidance and collaborating with the Student Services Coordinator on complex situations program implementation and shared department priorities.

The position serves as the district lead for the Native Education Program coordinates supports for unaccompanied youth identified under the McKinney-Vento Act supports outreach and supplemental services for eligible migratory students and youth coordinates the districts McKinney-Vento Transfer Site and supports other assigned Student Services initiatives.

The Program Specialist collaborates with schools families Tribal partners community organizations regional and state partners and public agencies to strengthen partnerships reduce barriers to educational access and engagement and connect students and families with appropriate educational health social and community supports. The position provides technical assistance and resources to school staff conducts outreach to students and families who may face barriers to participation monitors program implementation and outcomes and contributes to continuous improvement of Student Services programs and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Department Collaboration & Program Coordination

• Work collaboratively with the Student Services Coordinator in the implementation and coordination of assigned Student Services programs and initiatives including shared projects and cross-program supports.
• Carry out assigned work and program priorities identified by the Executive Director and as appropriate the Student Services Coordinator in support of department initiatives.
• Independently manage assigned projects programs and day-to-day responsibilities within established department expectations.
• Maintain regular collaboration and communication with the Student Services Coordinator regarding program implementation emerging student and family needs operational concerns and shared work priorities.
• Collaborate with and seek guidance from the Student Services Coordinator on complex or sensitive situations that benefit from additional coordination interpretation or a broader department response.
• Collaborate with school teams district departments and community partners to ensure coordinated support for students and families including eligible migratory students and youth who may require targeted outreach referrals or supplemental services to reduce barriers to participation.
• Provide program updates data identified needs and recommendations to support department planning and continuous improvement.

Youth Development & Student Leadership

• Develop coordinate and implement youth engagement leadership mentoring and enrichment opportunities.
• Coordinate student voice initiatives advisory groups leadership development opportunities and recognition activities.
• Collaborate with students schools and district staff to identify opportunities to strengthen student voice and engagement.
• Coordinate after-school summer extended learning and other supplemental opportunities that promote belonging school connectedness and participation for students who may experience barriers to accessing school or community-based supports.
• Monitor participation and outcomes to inform program development and improvement.

Native Education Program

• Serve as the district lead for implementation of the Native Education Program including program coordination grant activities reporting and family engagement.
• Facilitate the Native Education Family Council and support meaningful participation of Native students and families.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with Tribal governments Native families and community organizations.
• Coordinate culturally responsive programming student leadership opportunities family engagement and grant-funded activities.
• Monitor program participation requirements and outcomes and identify opportunities for program improvement.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator to support alignment of programming with department and district priorities.

McKinney-Vento Unaccompanied Youth

• Coordinate district supports for unaccompanied youth identified under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Serve as a district resource to school counselors administrators registrars attendance teams and other staff regarding the identification and support of unaccompanied youth.
• Coordinate resource referrals educational supports and required documentation for unaccompanied youth.
• Identify barriers impacting educational access and collaborate with schools and Student Services staff to develop appropriate supports.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to school staff regarding procedures and available resources.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator regarding complex student circumstances eligibility concerns significant barriers or situations that benefit from additional coordination or guidance.

McKinney-Vento Transfer Site

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and programming for the districts McKinney-Vento Transfer Site working collaboratively with the Student Services Coordinator on program priorities needs and improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to site staff volunteers and community partners related to programming safety logistics and student needs.
• Coordinate with district departments and community partners to support effective program operations.
• Monitor participation data student needs and program effectiveness.

Community Partnerships & Family Engagement

• Develop and maintain partnerships with youth-serving organizations Tribal partners nonprofit agencies recreation providers housing agencies migrant education partners and other local regional and state organizations that support students and families.
• Serve as a district representative on assigned community coalitions and collaborative initiatives.
• Coordinate community outreach family engagement activities resource opportunities and collaborative programming including targeted outreach to eligible migratory students families Out-of-School Youth and recently disconnected students to increase awareness of and participation in available services.
• Identify community resources and partnership opportunities that address educational health social and basic needs and support referrals to appropriate district local regional and state services.
• Support communication and coordination between schools families district departments and community partners to connect students with educational supports credit or high school recovery opportunities and other services that reduce barriers to engagement and participation.

Program Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Collect analyze and communicate program participation and outcome data including outreach referrals and engagement in assigned supplemental student support programs.
• Coordinate assigned grant activities reporting requirements contracts communications program documentation and service coordination including activities supported through migrant education and other supplemental funding sources.
• Prepare and share program updates data and recommendations with the Executive Director Student Services Coordinator and other district stakeholders as appropriate.
• Serve on district committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Learning & Consultation

• Develop and provide training and technical assistance related to Native Education unaccompanied youth migrant education outreach and supports youth engagement and assigned Student Services initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to administrators and school staff regarding program procedures available supports and effective practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Education Human Services Youth Development Social Work Psychology Sociology Family Studies Recreation or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in youth development education community engagement family engagement program coordination student services or related work.
• Experience coordinating programs partnerships grants or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Youth Development Native Education McKinney-Vento requirements related to unaccompanied youth migrant education student outreach and support community resources culturally responsive practices and FERPA.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple programs and initiatives involving schools families students and community partners including targeted outreach and referral efforts for students who may experience barriers to participation.
• Ability to build partnerships coordinate programs and events facilitate groups analyze program data communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to remain flexible and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students staff parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to establish trust and maintain effective working relationships with students families staff Tribal governments and community partners.
• Ability to assess training needs and make recommendations.
• Ability to provide instructive direction in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously to work effectively under pressure maintain a high level of productivity and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to file materials accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to adhere to Clover Park School District policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ability to multi-task work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development positive youth development principles and student engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and the unique educational social and cultural needs of Native American/Alaska Native students and families.
• Knowledge of data collection analysis and reporting methods used to assess program outcomes and support decision-making.
• Skill in facilitating youth leadership programs student groups family engagement activities and community events.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and procedure development.

• Knowledge and ability to use the following office equipment computer telephone copier fax and calculator.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making skills.
• Skill in planning organizing and supporting programs activities and events.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• Valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office school and community settings. Travel to and between school sites is necessary. Must be able to use fingers hands and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. The ability to speak and see clearly; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; lift 35 pounds; and bend twist walk and reach requiring ordinary physical effort are all required. Exposure to normal levels of office dust VDT screens and office machines and their required chemicals are part of the job. The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases as carried by students. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions temperature fluctuations or fumes. Occasional evening and weekend meetings trainings student activities and community events may be required.

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the linkhttps:// information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex raceethnicityhousing immigration or citizenship statuscreed religion color national originhonorable military discharge or active duty status sexual orientation gender expression or identitythe presence of anysensory mentalor physical disabilityneurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animalwhether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the districts online or alternative learning standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Human Resources ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Experience:

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