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Job TitleAcademic Support SpecialistPosition FunctionThe Academic Support Specialist will collaborate with the building principal and educators in effecting positive academic change for students in the 10th Grade Cohort by developing interventions and utilizing Learning Center Support, to recover academic credits using online credit recovery resources. The Academic Support Specialist will work with staff in tracking academic data of students.Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesDisplays the ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with parents and professionalsDisplays the ability to collaborate with all members of the school communityDemonstrates confidentiality when dealing with students, parents, and school employeesUnderstands and works with the various support systems available in the school and communityPossesses excellent interpersonal skillsProvides attendance support for chronically absent studentsServes as a School-to-Home Liaison which includes making and receiving phone calls and facilitating cohort home visits Academic:Possesses an understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods, strength in mathematics is essentialAnalyzes and maintains academic progress and attendance dataProvides guidance and counseling for College and Career ReadinessAbility to set time frames, establish goals, and ensure that students track their progressAdditional DutiesAssists with additional duties as assigned by Administration of Assigned School.EquipmentThis position may require the ability to use SMART boards, scoring software, and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.TravelLimited travel between schools and central offices may be required.Physical And Mental DemandsWork in standard office and school building environmentsAbility to work outdoors during outdoor student activitiesAdditional demands upon request of SupervisorKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization, for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationBasic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which may be determined and validated by testingUse of good judgement to make decisions on recurring assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is neededDisplays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of district's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of themQualificationsContact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendorsWill be working under the direct supervision of the Building Principal in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer serviceAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schoolsEmployee Punctuality And AppearanceIn order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their positionQualification ProfileHigh School Diploma requiredBachelor's degree preferred2-3 Years experience in providing positive behavior support interventions with students preferredFLSA StatusNon-Exempt#J-18808-Ljbffr