Student Support Specialist - (Temporary Position)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

District 196 seeks a culturally competent Student Support Specialist for Transition Plus, a community-based program serving students ages 18–22. Instruction takes place in classrooms and in the community. The specialist supports students in developing social-emotional skills aligned with the district’s values of respect, determination, relationships, and student scholarship. In collaboration with the administrative team, the specialist provides academic and behavioral support and helps maintain an atmosphere focused on personal growth and student success. This is a temporary position anticipated to run from January 15, 2027, through the end of the 2026–27 school year. The schedule is 8 hours per day on a 10-month calendar, generally 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; office hours and evenings and weekends may be required as necessary. The position works under the supervision of the Building Principal and Assistant Administrators. The 2026–27 salary range is $53,486–$59,428, based on 185 days at 8 hours per day. Benefits are available to eligible employees beginning on their 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 nonjudgmental, 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.
Experience with AVID strategies.
Experience with trauma-informed practices.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; Spanish and/or Somali preferred.
Volunteer management experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee development of students’ social-emotional skills and behavioral growth, and manage data collection, analysis, and reporting of 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 promote relationships, school connectedness, and confidence in overcoming challenges.
Coach students in setting, tracking, and achieving 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 with parents and guardians, counselors, and teachers to support consistent social-emotional learning and development at home and in the classroom.
Participate in training sessions, conferences, and workshops as assigned or appropriate.