Student Support Specialist

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

District 196 is seeking a culturally competent Student Support Specialist to help students develop social and emotional skills aligned with the district’s values of respect, determination, relationships, and student scholarship. Working with the administrative team, the specialist provides academic and behavioral support and helps create an atmosphere focused on personal growth and success for each student. The position is based at Parkview Elementary School and is supervised by the Building Principal and Assistant Administrators. This position is 8 hours per day on a 10-month calendar, with a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office hours, evenings, and weekends may be necessary. The effective date is ASAP. The salary range for the 2026–27 school year is $53,486–$59,428, based on 185 days at 8 hours per day. For benefit-eligible employees, benefits begin on the first day of active employment.

Requirements

Four-year degree or near completion, with relevant coursework and experience in Education, Counseling, Restorative Justice, Social Work, or Youth Development.
Ability to work in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empowering manner with students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations.
Driver’s license, clean driving record, insurance, and a vehicle for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, preferably Spanish and/or Somali.
Volunteer management experience.
Experience with AVID strategies.
Experience with trauma-informed practices.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community.

Responsibilities

Oversee development of students’ social-emotional skills and behavioral growth, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on progress and outcomes.
Supervise students and promote a safe, respectful, and harmonious environment.
Bring people together to reconcile and build relationships when harm has occurred.
Help students identify and manage emotions, resolve conflicts, build positive relationships, and develop problem-solving skills.
Develop and implement individual and small-group interventions that foster relationships, school connectedness, and confidence in overcoming challenges.
Coach students to set, track, and achieve individual and group academic, behavioral, college, and career goals.
Plan, lead, and facilitate engaging educational, leadership, and enrichment activities for students and staff.
Collaborate with staff and provide expertise to address and redirect challenging behaviors.
Engage parents and guardians, counselors, and teachers to support consistent social and emotional learning and development at home and in the classroom.
Participate in training sessions, conferences, and workshops as assigned or appropriate.