Roane County Schools

Student Support Specialist

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    • Position Type
    Professional

    Qualifications

    1. Must hold or be eligible to hold a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed in any special education area.
    2. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to use technology-enhanced and technology-enabled tools and applications.
    3. Demonstrated, successful experience as a special education teacher or student support personnel is preferred.

    Responsibilities

    1. Provide technical support to school-based Student Assistance Teams (SATs) and IEP teams, including but not limited to development of behavior, attendance, and/or academic intervention plans, IEPs, and other documentation.
    2. Along with other student support staff, support the development and implementation of Section 504 plans and student medication plans.
    3. Along with other student support staff, support the development and implementation of personalized education plans (PEPs).
    4. Conduct and lead county and school staff in analysis of relevant student achievement data and other research-based indicators of student success.
    5. Provide standalone and embedded professional development for teachers, administrators, and student support staff and appropriate follow-up.
    6. Support the development and implementation of the county and school strategic plans and support related activities as designated by the Director of Student Support Services.
    7. Along with other student support staff, monitor and guide implementation of West Virginia and Roane County Board of Education policies and procedures regarding student support services including but not limited to WVBE Policies 2200, 2322, 2340, 2419, 2510, 2512, 2515, 4373, and 5310, and WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards.
    8. Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and analyses as required.
    9. Attend meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities as required.
    10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services and the Superintendent.

    Positions

    1. Student Support Specialist (CO)