Support Staff

The JHS student support staff is available to help with the academic and personal well-being of every Jordan High School student, including academic, college/career, chemical health, and social, emotional, or mental health needs.

Virtual Chill Room

How to contact us

You can contact our support staff by phone, email, or by making an appointment in the JHS office. We are always happy to help.

School Counselor Role

Course requests for high school
Track graduation requirements needed for a diploma
Researching post-secondary education options
Post-secondary education application process
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid
Providing social, emotional, and mental health support, including individual and group meetings
Chemical health issues

Behavior Specialist Role

Works with the principal in carrying out the school’s academic and behavior programs
Understands and responds to the challenges presented in a high school environment
Provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support students’ academic achievement and personal and social development
Works cooperatively with the principal, counselors, staff, students, and parents toward a positive school climate

School Social Worker Role

504 Coordinator
Student support person for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and students in SAIL/REACH classes
Providing social, emotional, and mental health support, including individual and group meetings and school-wide SEL lessons during SNAP
Connecting students and families to community resources (e.g., housing, economic, and mental health supports)
Contact for families who are living in temporary or transitional housing

School Psychologist Role

Support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach
Administer, score, analyze, and interpret various assessments
Make appropriate recommendations on referrals, assessments, and diagnoses
Consult with school staff, administration, and parents to resolve student concerns