Student Success Specialist, Vacancy for the 26-27 School Year
New Haven Public Schools · New Haven, CT · 2 mo ago
OTHR$50k/yrFull-time
Qualifications
- Five years' experience working with children or youth, preferably in urban schools
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Demonstrated ability to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and staff
- Knowledge of restorative practices and adolescent development is preferred
- Familiarity with student behavior support systems and attendance data tools
- Ability to pass and obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certificate within 3 months of employment
Responsibilities
- 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
- Implement restorative conversations and restorative circles to foster belonging and conflict resolution
- Conduct and engage families as partners in supporting attendance and student success
- Monitor behavior and engagement, providing timely interventions and follow-up
- Collaborate with teachers, Care Coordinators, Dropout Prevention, and the Restorative Practices Team to coordinate support
- Maintain accurate records of student participation, behavior, and intervention strategies
- Document all individual student information in PowerSchool as the primary source of documentation; utilize other behavior data systems
- Provide behavioral guidance and connect students/families to needed support
- Other duties as required or requested
Professional Growth And Training Requirements
- Participate in district-sponsored training opportunities on restorative practices, data systems, and student engagement strategies
- Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with district priorities for student success and belonging
Terms Of Employment
- 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