Manager Partner Support Specialist Jobs in Indiana

Position Purpose 

The Student Support Specialist Refocus Room fosters a structured, supportive, and restorative environment for students temporarily removed from the traditional classroom setting. This role focuses on helping students reflect, reset, repair harm, and successfully reengage in learning. Through restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and skill-building, the specialist supports students in developing the behavioral and academic competencies necessary for long-term success.

This position shifts the focus from punishment to growth, accountability, and belonging.

Core Responsibilities 

1. Create a Restorative Environment 

Establish a calm, predictable, and student-centered refocus space 

Promote dignity, respect, and emotional safety for every student 

Model empathy, professionalism, and relationship-centered practices 

Maintain high expectations while supporting student growth 

2. Facilitate Reflection and Behavioral Reset 

Guide students through structured reflection protocols 

Help students identify triggers, choices, and alternative responses 

Teach and reinforce skills such as: 

  - Self-regulation 

  - Emotional awareness 

  - Conflict resolution 

  - Responsible decision-making 

Support students in repairing harm and restoring relationships when appropriate 

3. Academic Continuity 

Ensure students remain engaged in grade-level coursework 

Coordinate with teachers to obtain assignments and learning materials 

Provide academic monitoring and encouragement 

Prevent instructional loss by prioritizing meaningful learning tasks 

4. Restorative Reentry Planning 

Participate in reentry conferences focused on accountability and readiness 

Collaborate with students to develop a success plan prior to returning to class 

Communicate supports and strategies to teachers and administrators 

When appropriate, facilitate restorative conversations between impacted parties 

5. MTSS & PBIS Alignment 

Implement the Refocus Room as a Tier 2 behavioral support 

Collaborate with administrators, counselors, social workers/behavior specialists, and teachers 

Identify students needing additional interventions  and refer them to the school's Behavioral Health Team (BHT)

Reinforce district PBIS expectations and behavioral frameworks 

Actively participate in the school's tiered teaming structures

6. Data Monitoring & Documentation 

Maintain accurate records in the Student Information System including: 

  - Reason for referral 

  - Interventions provided 

  - Reflection outcomes 

  - Reentry plans 

Track behavioral trends and repeat placements 

Use data to inform supports and continuous improvement 

7. Family & Staff Partnership 

Support communication with families regarding student progress 

Partner with staff to ensure consistent behavioral expectations 

Maintain strict confidentiality 

Serve as a resource for restorative strategies when appropriate 

8. Safety, Structure, and De-escalation 

Utilize trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies 

Ensure supervision and student safety at all times 

Respond to behavioral needs proactively rather than reactively 

9. Professional Practice 

Engage in ongoing professional learning related to: 

  - Restorative practices 

  - Trauma-informed care 

  - PBIS / MTSS 

  - Social-emotional learning (SEL)

Model a growth mindset and commitment to equitable student outcomes 

Preferred Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or related field 

Experience supporting student behavior and social-emotional development 

Training in restorative practices or willingness to obtain certification 

Strong relational and communication skills 

Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in high-need situations 

Success Indicators 

The Student Support Specialist will be successful when: 

Students return to class ready to engage 

Repeat referrals decrease 

Students demonstrate improved self-awareness and responsible decision-making

Staff view the Refocus Room as a support not a consequence 

The space reflects the district's commitment to belonging and growth 

Required Testing                                                 

• Drug Test

• Background Screening