Student Support Specialist at Bishop McNamara High School

Forestville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Study Skills, Academic Performance, Collaboration, Intervention Strategies, Data Analysis, Family Engagement, Proctoring, Record Keeping, Technology Use, Small Group Instruction, One-on-One Support, Communication, Teamwork, Mentoring, Resource Sharing, Student Support

Industry

Description

Description Bishop McNamara High School has an opening to join the Student Support team. This is a full-time faculty position, supporting students to improve their study skills and academic performance by helping them access resources and intervention strategies. You would be supported by a collaborative team of experienced teachers and mentors. School Mission To educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition School Vision Empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, transforming the world About the Student Support Team We are united by three core beliefs: (1) All students can learn and deserve to achieve lifelong success academically, personally/socially, and in the world of work. (2) Learning requires active participation, mutual respect, and individual accountability of students, teachers, families, and community members. (3) Working as a team with all individuals involved in our students' lives is the strongest and most effective way to help students build a magnificent future. Requirements Support students to better improve their study skills and academic performance. Run supported, supervised study sessions in small groups or one-on-one for students with academic needs during, before, and after school Meet regularly with students on the assigned caseload and accurately keep records of student meetings Share meaningful resources and strategies with students on your caseload and the team Collaborate directly with counselors, teachers, families, and administration to work to support student success Host at least one family engagement meeting per year on a topic that is comfortable or expert to you or someone you know. These events involve exposing families and students to data-supported intervention practices linked to increasing academic achievement. Proctor standardized and accommodated assessments in the testing room Minimum: Bachelor's degree Commitment to development of the whole student, including well-being and character, in alignment with the Holy Cross tradition of education Preferred: Experience teaching or working with high school students who need intervention strategies to increase academic performance Degree in special education, or related fields Experience using technology to extend and enhance learning (G Suite) in a 1:1 BYOD environment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. LOCATION/TRAVEL: While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school. DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Bishop McNamara High School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The essential functions and basic skills have been included. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors, as deemed appropriate, may assign additional functions and requirements.

Responsibilities

The Student Support Specialist will support students in improving their study skills and academic performance through resources and intervention strategies. They will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to ensure student success and host family engagement meetings.