<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Click to apply! https://www.applitrack.com/nhps/OnlineApp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Various+Schools%22&AppliTrackJobId=6243&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1</p> <p>Student Success Specialist</p> <p>The Student Success Specialist fosters student engagement and well-being by proactively building relationships within the school community to prevent disengagement, reduce classroom disruption, and strengthen attendance. The role fulfills the state requirement for in-school suspension while shifting the focus to proactive intervention, restorative practices, and family engagement. Specialists partner with families through intentional outreach and promote strengths and self-efficacy-based approaches, ensuring students remain connected to school.</p> <p>Reports To:</p> <p>Principal</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Five years' experience working with children or youth, preferably in urban schools; bachelor's degree preferred. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and staff. </li><li>Knowledge of restorative practices and adolescent development is preferred. </li><li>Familiarity with student behavior support systems and attendance data tools. </li><li>Ability to pass and obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certificate within 3 months of employment. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Build positive relationships with students within the school community to prevent disengagement, reduce disruption, and support re-entry. Supervise and support students assigned to in-school suspension in compliance with state law. </li><li>Implement restorative conversations and restorative circles to foster belonging and conflict resolution. </li><li>Conduct and engage families as partners in supporting attendance and student success. </li><li>Monitor behavior and engagement, providing timely interventions and follow-up. </li><li>Collaborate with teachers, Care Coordinators, Dropout Prevention, and the Restorative Practices Team to coordinate support. </li><li>Maintain accurate records of student participation, behavior, and intervention strategies. </li><li>Document all individual student information in PowerSchool as the primary source of documentation; utilize other behavior data systems </li><li>Provide behavioral guidance and connect students/families to needed support. </li><li>Other duties as required or requested </li></ul> <p>Professional Growth and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Participate in district-sponsored training opportunities on restorative practices, data systems, and student engagement strategies. </li><li>Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with district priorities for student success and belonging. </li></ul> <p>Terms of Employment:</p> <p>Grant-funded, 10-month position (200 days); Collective Bargaining Union, Local 884: Range 14; 35-hour work week; starting salary of at least $49,689; evaluation consistent with the collective bargaining agreement and the Board of Education policy.</p>