Student Success Coach – Academic & After‑School Support

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO with volunteer hours

Job summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Education Department seeks a Student Support Teacher to manage a student caseload, provide instruction, and collaborate with families and staff to support a positive educational journey.

Responsibilities include afterschool program support, curricular innovations, data maintenance, and Dakota language/culture promotion. Requires MN teaching license and experience in education settings.

Qualifications

• Current MN Teaching License is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field.
• Demonstrated classroom teaching experience.
• Dakota culture, history and contemporary status understanding.
• Experience working with Native American school-age children and families preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff.
• Commitment to academic and cognitive student success.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Computer skills: Word and Excel.
• May require Class D license with good driving record.
• CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to work 2nd shift when needed.
• MN Special Education license with ABS/ ASD/ EBD/ DD/ LD a PLUS.
• Capacity to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic support at SMSC Education Center.
• Develop supplemental materials for diverse learners.
• Support student goal planning to ensure graduation.
• Coach study skills for district tests and reviews.
• Lead organized learning activities to build academic and social skills.
• Provide post-secondary planning from middle school level.
• Monitor attendance and intervene as needed.
• Liaise with schools and families for issues.
• Advocate for students and families.
• Coordinate and participate in Education Department events.
• Maintain student data in SIS (e.g., Infinite Campus).
• Communicate progress with teachers and counselors.
• Promote Dakota language and culture through programming.

Skills

MN Teaching License

Bachelor's degree

Classroom teaching

Dakota culture sensitivity

Native American student experience

Communication with families

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Second shift readiness

Special Education license (PLUS)

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Education Department seeks a Student Support Teacher to manage a student caseload, provide instruction, and collaborate with families and staff to support a positive educational journey.

Responsibilities include afterschool program support, curricular innovations, data maintenance, and Dakota language/culture promotion. Requires MN teaching license and experience in education settings.