Student Support Specialist - WMS

Student Support Specialist - WMS Rockwood R-6 School District Wildwood Middle School - Wildwood, Missouri This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6 School District Job Details

Job ID:

5725010

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 18, 2026 Job Description Bachelor's degree in an education-related field preferred; teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required. $25.77 Per Hour 7 hours per day Monday-Friday Start date: August 18, 2026

Schedule:

7:15 am - 2:45 pm Any interested support Rockwood employee eligible to transfer must submit a

TRANSFER

application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Support Specialist will serve as an integral member of the middles school team in providing evidence-based strategies to support a coordinated and effective school climate, classroom management, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and behavioral interventions process at schools as part of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RTI). The Student Support Specialist will work to empower students, develop appropriate decision making skills and build healthy relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implement evidenced-based proactive approaches to support student behaviors in the middle schools. Assist teachers in the identification and development of individualized behavior interventions intended to meet the social and emotional needs of students; using evidence based strategies. Participate and support professional development around student behavior interventions. Teach targeted Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) intervention to small groups of students using Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) research-based strategies and resources. Collaborate with middle school teams to identify the SEL needs of students and to problem solve with teams to develop best practices/interventions for continuous academic and SEL growth. Facilitates restorative justice interventions, such as restorative conversations, restorative conferences, and re-entry meetings Model a culture for restorative justice and positive discipline practice Acts as the point person for out-of-classroom interventions. Coordinates and implements restorative justice practices that teach students proactive problem solving. Collaborate with students and staff to develop and implement restorative justice action plans.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clienteles, including district personnel regarding Board of Education Goals, Mission and Vision, and Strategic Decision. Respect for student, teachers, parents and support staff. Exercises sound judgment on sensitive issues. Ability to effectively manage multiple programs and locations by giving direction and leading continuous improvement efforts. Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, department staff, other district personnel and the community. Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity to the individual needs of families. Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor. Ability to travel to different locations and transport materials and equipment. Calm demeanor for dealing with the needs of students. Knowledge of IEP/504 processes and discipline processes.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in an education-related field preferred; teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills with staff, parents and patrons. Demonstrated success at designing and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture. Ability to interact with a wide variety of persons in a challenging setting.

EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work in a variety of locations, travel throughout the District, work non-traditional hours which may include evenings and weekends and meet the physical demands of handling a variety of responsibilities. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required