Student Assistance Specialist – Elementary

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 38,520 - 47,080; Part time

Job summary

Roseville Community Schools seeks a part-time Student Assistance Specialist (Elementary) to support at-risk students. The role focuses on identifying students needing intervention, creating individual and small group sessions, and monitoring behavior and progress within the school setting.

Two positions are available for the 2026/27 school year. The role requires a BA/BS in Social Work or related field, with licensure preferred, and experience with school-aged youth and advocacy for student

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Work or Human Services required.
• Counselor or social worker license preferred.
• Experience with school-aged youth.
• Advocacy and student support background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify at-risk students.
• Develop individual and small group sessions for academic intervention and discipline prevention.
• Develop and monitor behavior/success plans.
• Monitor student attendance, discipline, and academic progress.
• Meet with parents and staff regarding intervention plans and progress.
• Work to develop school/community partnerships with outside organizations that support at-risk youth.
• Work with and enhance mentoring program for at-risk youth at school.
• Referrals to district personnel or outside agencies as necessary.

Education

BA/BS in Social Work or Human Services

Counselor or Social Worker license (preferred)

Experience with school-aged youth

Advocacy and Student Support background (preferred)

Job description

Student Assistance Specialist – Elementary

Deadline: August 31, 2026
District/Organization: Roseville Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $42,800.00 per year

Roseville Community Schools Roseville, MI
POSITION AVAILABLE

Student Assistance Specialist (2 positions)

Elementary Level

Work year/day School Calendar/182 Days (2026/27 School Year)

****** Work Hours: 6 ¼ hours per day including ½ hour unpaid lunch. Consistent with applicable

Building; May be modified/flexed by building

Principal, including the option of afternoon or

Salary $42,800

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field (required).


• Certified or licensed as a counselor or social worker (preferred).


• Experience with school-aged youth.


• Background/experience in Advocacy and Student Support (preferred).


• Such other qualifications as may be identified.

Sample Duties:

• Identify at-risk students.


• Develop individual and small group sessions for academic intervention and discipline prevention.


• Develop and monitor behavior/success plans.


• Monitor student attendance, discipline, and academic progress.


• Meet with parents and staff regarding intervention plans and progress.


• Work to develop school/community partnerships with outside organizations that support at-risk youth.


• Work with and enhance existing mentoring program for at-risk youth at school.


• Referrals to appropriate district personnel or outside agency, as necessary.


• Other duties may be assigned by the building principal.

This assignment will be filled for the 2026/2027 school year. Continuation of the position will be contingent on the availability of future grant funding.

Peter Hedemark

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

PH/kr

Dated: 7/29/2026 StudentAssistanceSpecialistElementary26.1