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Job Title:  Student Success Assistant

Reports to:  Principal or Designee

Salary:  Classified Salary Schedule 

Position Summary:

The Student Success Assistant supports student success by assisting with state-mandated English language proficiency assessments and providing proactive student support services throughout the school day. This position helps foster a positive school culture by supporting behavior interventions, facilitating structured student engagement during recess and other non-instructional times, and assisting staff in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.  The Student Success Assistant may administer the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) and other assessments as assigned in accordance with state requirements and district procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Associate degree or college coursework in education, child development, behavioral health, or a related field, preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children, preferred.
• Experience supporting student behavior and social-emotional development, preferred.
• Ability to meet Arizona Department of Education requirements for administering AZELLA assessments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English sufficient to administer state assessments and follow standardized testing procedures with fidelity.
• Possession of a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to work patiently, calmly, and effectively with students exhibiting a variety of academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate behavior management techniques and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of playground supervision and student engagement practices.
• Ability to facilitate structured activities and positive student engagement practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow standardized assessment administration protocols and testing procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with students and staff during assessment administration.
• Ability to implement district-approved de-escalation and behavior support strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. 

Essential Functions

Assessment Support:

• Administer AZELLA assessments in accordance with Arizona Department of Education requirements and district procedures.
• Complete required training and maintain certification necessary to administer assessments.
• Schedule, organize, and prepare testing materials and testing environments.
• Ensure assessment security and confidentiality requirements are maintained.
• Support other district and site assessment activities as assigned.

Student Support and Campus Culture:

• Provide direct support to students requiring behavioral, social-emotional, or organizational assistance.
• Provide proactive student mentoring and support to promote positive behavior, engagement, and social-emotional growth.
• Assist with implementation of behavior intervention strategies and support plans.
• Assist in implementing school-wide behavior expectations, restorative practices, and positive behavior support systems.
• Facilitate structured play, games, and student engagement activities during recess and other non-instructional periods.
• Build positive relationships with students to promote school connectedness and engagement.
• Support conflict resolution and problem-solving among students.
• Monitor student behavior and provide redirection using district-approved practices.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive campus environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and other staff to support student success.
• Support school-wide culture, climate, attendance, and engagement initiatives.
• Support school-based MTSS and student success efforts through implementation of targeted behavioral, attendance, and engagement supports.
• Assists with student supervision before school, during lunch and recess, and after school as assigned.
• Participate in required training related to behavior intervention, crisis prevention, student supervision, and assessment administration.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities related to student support and assessment administration.

Other Duties:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the campus for extended periods of time.
• Ability to supervise students in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply:

Applications can be obtained from the Balsz School District office via a website at www.balsz.org. District employees applying for this position are required to submit an application on the website.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and isn't an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Balsz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.