Student Support Generalist

Elk River Area School District; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Area School District is seeking a temporary Student Support Generalist for EdVenture Club, delivering after-school care and coaching staff to extend daytime strategies into extended hours. This role emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and safe supervision for students through fifth grade.

The position focuses on supporting site staff, reviewing student needs, and applying appropriate accommodations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience supporting inclusive environments for preschool and elementary students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist program coordinators and managers with program development, training, and student support systems.
• Oversee observation of student behaviors to identify intervention strategies.
• Supervise children to maintain a safe, quality environment.
• Review student needs and advise staffing, environmental, and medical accommodations for extended-day programming.
• Greet and check-in/out children, maintain attendance and safety records.
• Serve snacks and manage site supplies to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with onsite staff to create engaging, inclusive environments with varied activities.
• Provide coaching and recommendations to staff as needed.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and school personnel.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and office staff to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Child care support

Coaching

Education

High school degree, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Student Support Generalist (1 hour a day, 5 days a week, multiple AM and PM shifts available; TEMPORARY position through 11/3/2027) JobID: 19460

• Position Type: Community Education/ Student Support Generalist
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Community Education
• Date Available: ASAP

Rate of Pay: $20.29- $24.78 per hour

Overview:

As a Student Support Generalist, you will work directly within the EdVenture Club program to help carry over the successful strategies, routines, and best practices used during the school day into our before- and after-school care. Rather than taking on full direct care alone, you'll act as a supportive coach for the EdVenture Club team, helping them understand what works best so students experience smooth, consistent support all day long.

• Flexible Hours: Add 1 hour in the morning (before school) and/or hours in the afternoon (after school) to your workday in a new role. Shifts would mirror school calendar student contact days and have the option for additional hours during non-school days and summer programming.
• Pay Scale: Hourly pay rates start at $20.29- $24.78. Current pay rates will be matched to the nearest step on the Student Support Generalist scale, capped at the maximum rate of $24.78 per hour.
• Core Focus: Collaboration, coaching, modeling best practice strategies, and creating consistent environments for our students.
• DCYF Compliance: This position would be part of the EdVenture Club program and will require the State background check process.

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Description: Provide onsite support and guidance for staff focusing on creating inclusive environments for students participating in extended day programs preschool through fifth grade who benefit from additional supports, strategies, and interventions. This includes students with individual education plans, 504 plans, health conditions, or other supports needed to help them be successful in extended-day programming. This position will support the site staff, site leaders, and program coordinators in reviewing student needs and applying appropriate and reasonable program accommodations. This will be done through coaching, training, role modeling, and planning with program staff. Job Summary:

• Assist the Program Coordinators and Manager with appropriate school-age care program development, goal setting, training, orientation, and student support systems.
• Oversee and review a process to observe and record student behaviors to identify appropriate school-age care intervention strategies.
• Supervise children to ensure a safe, quality environment.
• Review student needs and make appropriate school-age care recommendations for staffing, environmental needs, student medical, physical, and bathroom needs, and established intervention strategies to use in extended-day programming.
• Greet and check-in/out children daily; maintain attendance records and informational forms so that participant safety and records are maintained.
• Serve afternoon snacks and maintain inventory of site supplies so that logistical needs are anticipated and met.
• Work collaboratively with onsite staff to create an engaging and inclusive environment with a variety of materials, activities, and resources.
• Research industry best practices for supporting children to meet their needs.
• Provide direct recommendations and coaching to staff as needed.
• Create positive relationships with students, site staff, families, and building staff to ensure the specific needs of children are met.
• Communicate as needed with parents, teachers, and office staff at the school so that programs run smoothly and problems are avoided or solved.
• Communicate with the Manager of EdVenture Club and Program Coordinators so that programs run smoothly and problems are discussed and solved.
• Maintain records, including student plans, site inclusion plans, student behavior reports, parent and staff meeting records, and implementation records.
• Support program leadership in parent communication and meetings as needed.
• Attend required School District training in Bloodborne Pathogens, Right-to-Know, and First Aid/ CPR (unless currently certified) so that participants are supervised by knowledgeable and trained staff. Complete DHS certified training (Child Development, AHT, etc.)
• Follow and enforce policies and guidelines of the program to ensure quality and consistency.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Related training or certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience and skill in supporting inclusive environments for preschool and elementary-aged children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• An understanding and empathy for children and willingness to work with children.
• Preference for working in a team structure.
• Ability to be organized and attend to details.
• Experience supervising, coaching, teaching or working with preschool and elementary youth as described in the posting.