Salem City Schools is searching for a qualified applicant for the position of Student Support Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year.  Position open until filled.

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs intermediate paraprofessional work providing tutorial support and academic monitoring services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects (PASS), facilitate and monitor student access to and performance in a subject or assigned group of subjects offered through the use of emerging technology (Library/Personalized Learning Lab), assist students in the media center with selection of appropriate materials, monitor the behavior of students assigned to in-school detention, and does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the building Assistant Principal.  This is a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and repetitive motions; 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 levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions and noise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Providing tutorial support and academic monitoring for students; assisting students to success in coursework provided through technology; enforcing established rules and regulations; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.  The Student Support Specialist also……

• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students;
• Provide individualized and group instruction in areas where students need assistance;
• Collaborate and communicate with subject area teachers to support a program of study that facilitates current and future academic success;
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means;
• Compiles, maintains, and reports student performance data to the counseling department and teachers;
• Provides guidance and assistance to students to facilitate their successful completion of assignments;
• Checks and processes books, records, magazines, and other materials in and out of libraries and media center;
• Assists students with the use of computers;
• Troubleshoots and maintains computers;
• May assist in classrooms as assigned;
• Explains expected conduct and achievement to students;
• Supervises individuals or small groups of students in a disciplinary setting;
• Monitors and reports inappropriate student behaviors to administration;
• Enters and analyzes discipline records and assigns, records, and logs minor disciplinary infractions;
• Coordinates faculty coverage for student support programs;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of subject(s) taught; general knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; general knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with a degree in an acceptable field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s) and/or endorsement(s) for the position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

July 2019

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hourly Rate dependent on experience in related field(s).