SSP - MTSS

Swartz Creek Community Schools; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Swartz Creek Community Schools is seeking a Student Support Professional – MTSS to provide targeted literacy and math support for grades K-5 during daily intervention blocks. You will assist in implementing behavior plans, support progress monitoring, and contribute to a safe, productive learning environment.

The role involves small-group and one-on-one instruction, coordination of MTSS routines, and collaboration with teachers to track progress using digital tools.

Qualifications

• Must have degree or 60 college credits or Parapro ETS score.
• Strong understanding of elementary literacy instruction (training provided).
• Ability to support small groups, manage multiple tasks and collaborate.
• Comfort using digital data tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and one-on-one literacy and math interventions and enrichment.
• Support MTSS literacy routines, including decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
• Help develop and organize literacy materials, intervention lessons, and progress-monitoring tools.
• Assist in coordinating district and schoolwide assessments, including NWEA and screening tools.
• Use digital systems and spreadsheets to track student reading progress.
• Reinforce PBIS expectations and support students in positive behavior and self-regulation.
• Assist teachers with behavior plans, de-escalation strategies, and student support needs.
• Support schoolwide duties as needed, including recess and lunch supervision.
• Maintain punctual, dependable attendance and collaborate positively with staff.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Education

Degree OR 60 college credits OR Parapro ETS

Job description

Student Support Professional – MTSS

Job Summary

The SSP provides targeted literacy and math support for students in grades K-5 during daily intervention blocks. While teachers focus on high-need instruction, the SSP provides reading and math enrichment, foundational literacy skills, fluency practice, and academic support. The SSP also helps implement behavior plans, uses de-escalation strategies, and promotes positive coping skills to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and one-on-one literacy & math interventions and enrichment.
• Support MTSS literacy routines, including decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
• Assist in developing and organizing literacy materials, intervention lessons, and progress-monitoring tools.
• Help coordinate district and schoolwide assessments, including NWEA and screening tools.
• Use digital systems and spreadsheets to accurately track student reading progress.
• Reinforce PBIS expectations and support students in positive behavior and self-regulation.
• Assist teachers with behavior plans, de-escalation strategies, and student support needs.
• Support schoolwide duties as needed, including recess and lunch supervision.
• Maintain punctual, dependable attendance and collaborate positively with staff.

Hours/Shift

29.75 hours per week

Qualifications

• Degree OR 60 college credits OR passing score on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Strong understanding of elementary literacy instruction (training provided).
• Ability to support small groups, manage multiple tasks, and work collaboratively.
• Comfort using digital data tools.