Student Support Assistant

South St. Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South St. Paul Public Schools seeks a Student Support Assistant at Kaposia Elementary to supervise students and assist with managing behaviors under district rules.

Under the Building Principal and Student Support team, you will implement behavior plans, respond to incidents, and help maintain a safe, inclusive school environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with PBIS or behavior support; strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• PBIS training and behavior support experience preferred.
• Restorative justice practices preferred.
• Ability to create positive relationships and collaborate with others.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and solve problems.
• Understand and follow data privacy rules and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Google apps, email, Internet navigation, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing individual student behavior plans.
• Support managing student conflicts and behavior issues.
• Record and manage student behavior data.
• Respond to unexpected situations as needed.
• Provide supervision to groups or individual students.
• Utilize positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques.

Skills

PBIS training

Restorative justice practices

De-escalation

Data privacy

Google apps

Microsoft Office

Communication

Collaborate with others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - South St. Paul Public Schools

• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Location:
  Kaposia Elementary School

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: Student Support Assistant
Department: Student Support
Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $25.01 per hour
General Summary of Purpose of Job: Under the direction of the building/department administration and/or guidance from the Student Support Specialist, supervise students in various settings and assist with managing student behaviors under established rules, policies and procedures.

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist proactively with implementing individual student behavior plans.
• Support managing student conflicts and behavior issues pre-emptively.
• Record and manage student behavioral data.
• Respond to unexpected situations as needed.
• Provide overall supervision to groups or individual students.
• Utilize positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques with students.
• Be a positive role model for respectful behavior and problem solving strategies.
• Communicate with students and staff in a positive and supportive manner
• Help to create and maintain positive, safe environments throughout the school building and school grounds (i.e. gym, lunchroom, classroom, hallways, playground).
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education and experience required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

• High school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with students in a school setting

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK

• Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), behavior support, crisis prevention intervention preferred
• Trained in restorative justice practices preferredAbility to create and maintain positive relationships and collaborate well with others
• Ability to de-escalate situations and solve problems
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform computer functions, including the use of Google apps, email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Office

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