Position Type

Student Support Team (SST) Specialist

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

Starting from $50,000 per year

Job Location

Hybrid - 7034 E Court St, Davison, MI 48423

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative SST Specialist who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has primary responsibilities of supporting and maintaining systems and structures within the Student Support Team (SST) to best serve students and families. This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and families while handling and organizing multiple tasks. The successful candidate will be comfortable with productive change and embrace the opportunity to be part of a team reshaping the way students engage in and demonstrate learning with a focus on mental health and academic engagement. This position will report directly to the Director of SST.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, Masters degree preferred in education, social work or related field.
Ability to work independently, share ideas and be a self-starter.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once in an effective manner and prioritize crisis situations.
Collaborate well with teams, to include but not limited to the Student Support Team.
Develop and maintain best practices to serve students in achieving mental health, safety, behavioral and academic goals.
Experience serving individuals and families facing mental health barriers, crises, abuse and neglect.
Basic knowledge of mental health assessments, processes and treatment interventions and resources.
Knowledge of student academic needs and understanding of the virtual school setting.
Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Ability to collaborate well with outside agencies to best serve students.
Ability to facilitate multiple projects effectively and willingness to learn information for all student intervention teams within the SST.
Adaptable and quick learner. Follows directions with a positive attitude.
Very strong organizational skills. Strong emphasis on documentation and timeliness.
Create innovative plans to meet the needs of the whole child and family.
Technological skills, computer knowledge and ability to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, and etc)

Essential Duties

Serves as a support specialist to the SST by helping teams when caseloads are highest. To include but not limited to:

Social Emotional Support Team (SES) Responsibilities:

Facilitate SES New Mobility Plan process and screeners, to assess new enrolled student needs (supported by SES Lead and PACE group).
Conduct established assessment practices to determine student mental health barriers and connect with interventions that are aligned with MTSS guidelines.
Facilitate SES meetings as requested with students and families to assess needs and connect with services.
Learn all SES intervention options in order to assist team members with service delivery as needed..
Help students to build mental health skills through SES Team services.

Academic Support and Engagement (ASE 6-12) Responsibilities:

Conduct established assessment practices to determine student academic barriers and connect with interventions that are aligned with MTSS guidelines.
Facilitate ASE meetings as requested with students and families to assess needs and connect with services.
Learn all ASE intervention options in order to assist team members with service delivery as needed..
Help students to build mental health skills through SES Team services.
Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program

May also assist and support additional SST teams and students periodically, to include Culture, Language and Engagement Team (CLE), Safety, Behavior and Wellness Team (SBW) and Compassion, Advocacy, Resources, Empathy and Security Team (CARES).

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and three professional artifacts demonstrating evidence of above qualifications.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Vision insurance