Student Support Service - Middle School

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs. 

Job Summary:

The Student Support Service employee supports the day-to-day operational functions of the Student Code of Conduct, ensures disciplinary policies are followed, assists with school-based behavior modification systems and initiatives, and aids in morning admission, afternoon dismissal, and lunch periods for the school.

Essential Functions:

• Works in conjunction with the Dean of Students to promote and maintain a positive culture and climate in the specified school


• Coordinates the efforts of all relevant team members in the school


• Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, and teachers to help meet the needs of struggling students


• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch


• Instructs students in appropriate behavior


• Facilitates and maintains systematic processes and procedures for student conduct and social behavior


• Facilitates conferences with stakeholders including but not limited to the following; parents, staff (regarding student progress), outside agencies, and students


• Researches and presents alternative means, new ideas, and different approaches to aid in achieving student success


• Possesses fluent knowledge of the school’s behavioral database system and ensures the accuracy of disciplinary records


• Maintains accurate records including all school-based behavior modification systems


• Assists teachers to better understand and work more effectively with students having school-related concerns including but not limited to; academic, behavioral, social, and emotional


• Assists with facilitating admission and dismissal process and procedure


• Assists with facilitating after-school events and activities sponsored by the school


• Pushes into classroom, assisting teachers with classroom management


• Pulls out of classroom, offering direct behavior interventions


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred


• Experience working with a diverse population including, but not limited to, low to moderate income families


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required


• Available for extended days and retreats when required


• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance


• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance


• FBI Criminal Background Clearance
  
  

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Behavior modification programs, preferably Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), or its equivalent


• The community climate and community values


• Positive parenting techniques


• Conflict resolution skills


• School Policies and Procedures

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Work well with staff, students, and parents


• Effective oral and written communication


• Organize and implement various programs and objectives to achieve assigned goals


• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action


• Regard sensitive material in a confidential manner

Note:  CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.