Student Services Support Specialist

• Hourly Wage Range: $37.89/hr - $41.44/hr

Hours per Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 232

Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Student Services Support Specialist

PT4

Reports to:

Working Title

Executive Director for Student Services

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Student Services, the Student Services Coordinator develops, coordinates, and implements youth engagement, student leadership, community partnership, and student support initiatives that promote educational access, belonging, and positive youth development. The position serves as the district lead for the Native Education Program, coordinates services for unaccompanied youth identified under the McKinney-Vento Act, oversees the district''s McKinney-Vento Transfer Site, and supports other assigned Student Services initiatives. The Coordinator collaborates with schools, families, Tribal partners, community organizations, and public agencies to expand opportunities for students, strengthen partnerships, and remove barriers to engagement. The position emphasizes program implementation, relationship building, family engagement, and youth development rather than clinical social work services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Youth Development & Student Leadership

• Develop and coordinate youth engagement, leadership, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities.
• Coordinate student voice initiatives, advisory groups, and recognition activities.
• Support after-school, summer, and extended learning opportunities that promote belonging and school connectedness.

Native Education Program

• Coordinate implementation of the district''s Native Education Program.
• Partner with Tribal governments, Native families, and community organizations.
• Coordinate culturally responsive programming, family engagement, grant activities, and student leadership opportunities.

McKinney-Vento Unaccompanied Youth

• Coordinate district supports for unaccompanied youth identified under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, registrars, and attendance teams to identify and refer unaccompanied youth.
• Coordinate resource referrals, educational supports, and documentation for unaccompanied youth.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Social Worker when students require complex case management, crisis intervention, or social work services.

McKinney-Vento Transfer Site

• Coordinate daily operations of the district''s McKinney-Vento Transfer Site.
• Support site staff, volunteers, student programming, safety, logistics, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor participation data and evaluate program effectiveness.

Community Partnerships & Family Engagement

• Develop partnerships with youth-serving organizations, Tribal partners, nonprofit agencies, recreation providers, housing agencies, and other community organizations.
• Coordinate community outreach events, family engagement activities, and resource fairs.
• Represent Student Services on community coalitions and collaborative initiatives.

Program Administration

• Collect, analyze, and communicate program data.
• Support grant implementation, contracts, communications, and continuous improvement.
• Develop program resources and training materials.
• Serve on district committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Learning & Consultation

• Provide technical assistance and training related to Native Education, unaccompanied youth, youth engagement, and assigned Student Services initiatives.
• Support schools in implementing best practices for student engagement and equitable access.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor''s degree in Education, Human Services, Youth Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies, Recreation, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, community engagement, family engagement, program coordination, or related work.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Positive Youth Development, Native Education, McKinney-Vento requirements for unaccompanied youth, community resources, culturally responsive practices, and FERPA.
• 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.

Certification and Licenses

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.
• Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field (Math, Science, Engineering or Technology.
• Previous experience in educational program coordination.
• Previous experience working with or knowledge of the Department of Defense Education Activity

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a 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. Expected to attend evening events. 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 disease 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.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

AFFLIATION:

ESPCP

JOB CLASS:

Technical

WORK YEAR:

232

• 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 employee's 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 https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for 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 the Department 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 link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for 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, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district's online or alternative learning programs. This 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, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.