Education Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This position is dedicated to improving student achievement and graduation rates by developing personalized achievement plans for at-risk students. This role involves identifying potential dropouts in collaboration with feeder schools, analyzing comprehensive student data, and crafting targeted instructional plans. The specialist acts as a liaison with support services, collaborates with counselors and teachers on effective intervention strategies, and supports professional development for educators. Effective communication with students, parents, teachers, and stakeholders is essential. Additionally, the specialist participates in relevant programs, meetings, and educational conferences to enhance student success.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works with students to develop an achievement plan to include the best program to increase content mastery and graduation rate
• Collaborates with feeder schools to utlizie the components of characteristicss of potential dropouts to identify students with the high probability of not graduating
• Conducts an analysis that focuses on data for individual students and subgroups such as:
• State standardized tests
• District initiatives
• Local records: attendance, behavior, student/teacher/parent conferences, meeting minutes and grade retention records
• Develops instructional plans for at-risk students.
• Serves as a liaison for other support services that can assist the student.
• Works with counselors and teachers to provide instructional interventions using Leader In Me, PBIS, and other strategies that will support student achievement.
• Works to support teachers with ongoing professional development to include but not limited to Get Better Faster.
• Communicates effectively within the educational community for the support of students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Attends programs, meetings, and educational conferences as necessary or required.
• Participates in vertical team meetings among feeder school(s) faculty and staff to develop action steps to improve students and subgroup transition success rate

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in education/Master's degree preferred. Candidates must be certified in, or eligible for certification in education. School based experience is required. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of intervention principals and practices
• Understanding of intervention principles and practices.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing data-driven, research-based interventions tailored to individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, and other stakeholders in the intervention process.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment for students requiring intervention.
• Knowledge of various assessment techniques specific to monitoring student progress in intervention programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing individualized education plans and interventions to support student success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Organizational skills to manage intervention activities and responsibilities effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of students and the intervention program.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC.
• Meets Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

1. 195 day work year.

2. Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).

3. Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers' Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete an online application.

2. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.

3. Submit a resume and cover letter.

4. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR