School support staff include a variety of staff members who provide specialized instructional support as well as support to students while they utilize school facilities.

 

School support staff play an important role in ensuring students are learning in a safe and supportive learning environment. They foster positive, trusting relationships with students and improve school climate by encouraging parent and family involvement in education. Because students connect with school support staff on many occasions throughout the school day, support staff can model positive behavior and send positive messages to students.

 

Specialized instructional support staff play a critical roles in developing a nurturing school climate student support and intervention team often are composed of school support staff members. Students are more likely to connect with their schools and communities when adults acts as role models.

 

By: Maria Elena Isidro | Office Staff | University of the East | Caloocan City