Special Education Student Support Specialist

ReNEW Schools; Rochester, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Special Education ESP to support students with IEPs at the school site. The role includes instructional support, behavior management, health support, data collection, and communicating progress to the instructional team.

The position involves supervising students before, during, and after school hours, assisting with mealtimes and field trips, and applying de-escalation techniques as needed under certified staff supervision.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or 2-year degree required, transcripts included.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with elementary age students preferred.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Flexibility and ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow student Behavior Intervention Plans and Emergency Healthcare Plans.
• Provide support to students with personal cares (toileting, dressing, feeding) as needed.
• Observe and document students' academic and social behaviors.
• Consistent and accurate data collection of student progress on goals and objectives.
• Provide feedback on student progress to classroom teachers and related services staff.
• Knowledge using iPads and other devices used for communication of non-verbal students.
• Support students with de-escalation techniques and use restrictive procedures as needed (Training provided as needed).
• Supervise students in various settings and locations in and around the school building, before, during and after school hours.
• Move on and off the floor to meet students at their level.
• Provide Support/Supervision at mealtimes, at recess and on field trips.
• May monitor and/or supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground in all types of weather.
• Model appropriate language and social behavior.
• Able to build strong relationships with children from all backgrounds and neuro-types.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communication with all staff.
• Good organizational skills.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Skills

Flexibility

Cooperative teamwork

Positive rapport with children

Regular attendance

Education

60 college credits or 2-year degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Special Education ESP to support students with IEPs at the school site. The role includes instructional support, behavior management, health support, data collection, and communicating progress to the instructional team.

The position involves supervising students before, during, and after school hours, assisting with mealtimes and field trips, and applying de-escalation techniques as needed under certified staff supervision.