Flowing Wells Unified School District
Student Support Specialist
Flowing Wells Unified School District, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Position Type:
Professional/Non-Teaching/Social Worker
Date Posted: 8/15/2025
Location: Centennial Elementary School
Date Available: Balance of 25/26 SY
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: $54,592.00 (prorated) per year commensurate with experience Additional compensation based on academic preparation. Auto and Cell Phone Stipends.
Terms/Benefits: 2025-2026 School Year Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life
Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work or closely related field. Prior experience working with preK-12th grade students. Experience with case management preferred. Behavior management experience preferred. Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Knowledge of the community's social service agencies. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to deal effectively with matters of confidentiality. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members. Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies. Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response. Skills in time management. Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Counsels students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicates a need for individual guidance. Designs and implements a program to support the academic, emotional and social needs of targeted students. Provides individual student planning to establish academic, personal/social and career goals. Provides group counseling services for students with issues affecting academic success. Monitors the progress of every student on assigned caseload and implements interventions as necessary. Provides crisis interventions and referrals to appropriate agencies for ongoing support. Supports students and parents in post-secondary options and planning, scholarship opportunities and the financial aid application process. Consults with parents, school personnel and appropriate social service agency staff members in determining causes of problems, developing strategies and implementing solutions. Serves as a liaison among students, parents, school and community resources (including family service agencies, child guidance clinics, child protective services, physicians, and faith-based agencies). Counsels individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and medical care. Maintains case history records and prepares reports.
General Information: Works with students, parents, staff and related social services agencies to help students achieve academic success and serves as counselor, consultant, resource person and community liaison. Assists students by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE Flowing Wells Unified School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, TITLE IX, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in its employment practices.
Date Posted: 8/15/2025
Location: Centennial Elementary School
Date Available: Balance of 25/26 SY
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: $54,592.00 (prorated) per year commensurate with experience Additional compensation based on academic preparation. Auto and Cell Phone Stipends.
Terms/Benefits: 2025-2026 School Year Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life
Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work or closely related field. Prior experience working with preK-12th grade students. Experience with case management preferred. Behavior management experience preferred. Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Knowledge of the community's social service agencies. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to deal effectively with matters of confidentiality. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members. Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies. Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response. Skills in time management. Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Counsels students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicates a need for individual guidance. Designs and implements a program to support the academic, emotional and social needs of targeted students. Provides individual student planning to establish academic, personal/social and career goals. Provides group counseling services for students with issues affecting academic success. Monitors the progress of every student on assigned caseload and implements interventions as necessary. Provides crisis interventions and referrals to appropriate agencies for ongoing support. Supports students and parents in post-secondary options and planning, scholarship opportunities and the financial aid application process. Consults with parents, school personnel and appropriate social service agency staff members in determining causes of problems, developing strategies and implementing solutions. Serves as a liaison among students, parents, school and community resources (including family service agencies, child guidance clinics, child protective services, physicians, and faith-based agencies). Counsels individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and medical care. Maintains case history records and prepares reports.
General Information: Works with students, parents, staff and related social services agencies to help students achieve academic success and serves as counselor, consultant, resource person and community liaison. Assists students by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE Flowing Wells Unified School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, TITLE IX, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in its employment practices.