Student Support Specialist

One City Schools, Inc.•Madison, WI

4d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Specialist helps create learning spaces where Scholars feel safe, supported, and able to flourish. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed special education teacher, the specialist implements individualized supports, reinforces classroom routines, and helps ensure that Scholars with diverse learning needs experience consistency, care, and high expectations. Grounded in The One City Way, EL Education, and the CRISP Habits of Character—Compassion, Risk, Integrity, Self-Respect, and Persistence—the specialist supports Scholars’ academic, social, and emotional development. The role is a steady, trusted presence across the school day and is part of a school community shaped by Crew and shared responsibility for one another’s success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligibility for or possession of the Wisconsin DPI #0070 Special Education Program Aide license.
At least 1–3 years of experience working with children or youth.
Ability to follow teacher-designed instructional and behavior plans.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
Willingness to complete DPI paraprofessional requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Experience supporting IEPs, BIPs, or special education settings.
Background in trauma-informed or restorative practices.
Experience supporting Scholars with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
Bilingual or multicultural experience.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one, small-group, and push-in instructional support.
Implement IEP goals, accommodations, and behavior supports under teacher supervision.
Reinforce classroom routines, including Threshold, Do Now, Strong Start, and Opening/Closing Crew.
Support lesson-material accessibility within the paraprofessional scope of practice.
Collect and track data for progress monitoring and IEP updates.
Model and teach self-regulation, conflict resolution, and social communication skills.
Support Scholars with communication, sensory, or behavioral needs, including autistic learners.
Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches during moments of dysregulation.
Participate in restorative circles, community-building routines, and Closing Crew.
Provide physical support when needed, including feeding, toileting, ambulation, and safety support.
Partner with special educators, general educators, and related service providers.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, DPI, and IDEA requirements.
Follow DPI-aligned paraprofessional scope-of-practice and supervision guidelines.
Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and Student Support Team huddles.
Reinforce consistent expectations across arrival, transitions, lunchroom, recess, and dismissal.
Build warm, strengths-based relationships with Scholars and families.
Support schoolwide events, family engagement activities, and celebrations of learning.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
11-month schedule aligned to the school calendar.
PTO, holidays, winter break, and spring break.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with 5.9% employer match.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition.
Homeownership support through the Own-It Program, including $19,000 down payment grants.
Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees.