Student Success Specialist (9-12), 26-27 School Year

Student Success Specialist

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.

Reports To:
Principal

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.

To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits