School Success Program Assistant (SSPA)- (2026-2027) Edison High- Spanish Preferred

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools’ Edison High School is seeking a School Success Program Assistant (SSPA) for the 2026-2027 school year, with Spanish preferred. The role involves collaborating with administrators, staff, parents, students, and community providers to promote student achievement and improve school attendance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or related field and three years of urban educational experience, plus duties such as developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or related field and three years of educational support experience in an urban environment.
• Final candidates may be invited to interview; background check required.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive practices are emphasized in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop inclusive strategies to address student achievement and attendance; monitor progress.
• Assist students in accessing educational tools and community resources.
• Mediate conflicts and provide advocacy services for clients in interactions with agencies.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or related field

Job description

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Job Title:School Success Program Assistant (SSPA)- (2026-2027) Edison High- Spanish Preferred and Requisition ID number:105002

Close Date:No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:Edison High (10000023)

Site:Edison (0352)

FTE:1.0FTE; 40 hrs/week, 41 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:ESP(28)

Salary Range: $32.29-$38.55

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan

Spanish language preferred

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, works directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies that promote student achievement and school attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to assist in the identification and development of procedures and agreements with schools, community agencies and resources that promote improved student performance in school.
• Develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies to address student achievement and attendance; monitor and evaluate student academic progress; assist students in accessing appropriate educational tools which enhance basic skills; help students solve personal and family issues; refer students to MPS programs, local community resources and regional community services.
• Mediate conflicts and provide advocacy services for clients in their interactions with government and community agencies; investigate and resolve complaints; respond to inquiries on a wide range of questions about MPS policy, procedures, resources, processes, student evaluation, placement, programs and discipline.
• Work with staff to identify professional staff development needs by planning, organizing, and facilitating programs that improve staff effectiveness, and are consistent with instructional goals.
• Research and write grants and proposals for development and expansion of district programs that impact school success for students.
• Communicate with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information; answer questions, and explain school rules.

Knowledge of

• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Public education issues, procedures, and practices that influence school engagement for youth.
• MPS policies and procedures for testing, attendance, truancy, special education, and data privacy.
• State and local rules and regulations covering legal rights of due process and fair procedures. Principles and practices of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
• Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or related field AND three years of educational support experience in an urban educational environment; including group facilitation and conflict resolution.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.