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Student Assistance Specialist - Tacoma School District (Foss HS)

Puget Sound ESD seeks a Student Assistance Specialist to provide prevention and early intervention services to students in the Tacoma School District.  The Learning Support Services places Student Assistance Specialists in schools to implement comprehensive student assistance programs that address problems associated with substance use, violence and mental health issues. 

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts, charter schools and state-approved private schools in Washington. Educational Service Districts, created by the legislature, are an essential regional delivery system for early learning and K-12 services in the state.  PSESD is committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education
 
Minimum Qualifications

  • BA Degree in Education, Human Services, or related field (AA/AAS degree in job-related area PLUS CDPT credential may substitute for BA degree)
  • CDP, CPP, ESA or Mental Health Certification (or CDPT with an AA/AAS degree)
  • Experience working in a school-based program with emphasis on:  violence prevention and/or early intervention, alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug prevention and early intervention, and/or mental health

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with school-based student assistance programs or youth-based educational support groups
  • Experience working with community-based coalitions
  • Presentation experience

Position based in Foss High School, Tacoma.  School Schedule (~8 hours/day; 185 days/year – total ~1,480 hours/year).   Salary:  $22.56 - $26.16/hour (salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity).  Excellent benefit and retirement options, including participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System and Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan, and the opportunity to work in a friendly and customer-centric environment. 

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday, November 27, 2016. For more information to apply for this position, visit our Careers page at www.psesd.org/careers.