Student Support Specialist

Position Type: Student Support Services/Student Support SpecialistDate Posted: 3/13/2026Location: North Central High SchoolThe Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.JOB DETAILSJob TitleStudent Support SpecialistEducationBachelor's Degree in B.S. Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Psychology, or Teaching.LocationNorth Central High SchoolWork Schedule8:00am to 4:30pm (Monday through Friday)Calendar LengthSchool year - 185 working daysFLSA ClassificationSalaried, ExemptSalary$47,767 annuallyBenefitsPaid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, 403b match, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTSPosition Purpose / DescriptionThe Student Support Specialist works in school settings with students to develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed in school. The Student Support Specialist works with the entire school staff to provide assistance in the implementation of school wide positive behavioral intervention support.Under the supervision of the High School Administrators, Assistant Director of Special Services and Direct of Special Services, the Student Support Specialist is responsible for performing the following duties:Work with students whose behavior, school progress, and social skills indicate a need for assistance.Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of the problem and provide solution(s).Provide behavior support and suggestions for the classroom environment.Assist teachers in writing and facilitating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans/Committee for Academic and Behavioral Supports.Assist teachers in developing accommodations and/or modifications to meet student academic and behavioral needs.Proactively assess attendance and behavior in the general education setting prior to reaching the administrative guidanceMaintain and analyze accurate student behavioral data to assist committees in making informed decisions.Serve as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations which are not referred for direct service.Meet regularly with building administrators and RTI team to provide information regarding school wide behavioral trends and concerns as referred to by the district behavior team.Develop and facilitate mentoring groups for students.Serve as a resource for staff for re-engaging students by bridging families to resources.Understand and model positive behavioral intervention supportsProvide check-in and check-out as well as progress-monitoring of students in need of behavioral intervention under the guidance and assistance of the school's administrative team.Provide therapeutic support for students displaying unsafe behaviors.Other tasks/duties as assigned by the supervisor.Training may consist of the following:Shadowing our staff for check-in/check-out and current curriculum professional development.Participating in the Resiliency Team TrainingAttend CPI Nonviolent Crisis Prevention InterventionParticipate in mentoring trainingEducationCandidates must possess education and experience: B.S. Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Psychology, or Teaching.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTPERCENT OF TIMESeldom = Less than 25%Occasional = 26 to 50%Often = 51 to 75%Very Frequent = 76% and aboveAbility to stand for extended periods of timeVery FrequentAbility to carry 25 poundsOftenAmount to lift 25 poundsOftenAmount of force to push/pull up to 25poundsOftenAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurationsVery FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matterVery FrequentAbility to hear and understand speech at normal levelsVery FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversationVery FrequentAbility to operate office equipmentVery FrequentAbility to reach in all directionsVery FrequentClimbingSeldomOverhead workOccasionalThe Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Created: 2026-04-03