Student Support & SEL Specialist (Temp)

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Sick leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings

Job summary

Independent School District 196 in Minnesota seeks a culturally competent Student Support Specialist (temporary) to help students develop social-emotional skills aligned with district values. You’ll work with school staff to foster personal growth and student success, in on-site classroom and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven progress reporting, and interventions to improve relationships and school connectedness, with duties including supervision, parent

Qualifications

• Four-year degree (or near completion) in Education, Counseling, Restorative Justice, Social Work or Youth Development.
• Bilingual preferred; Spanish and/or Somali.
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, empowering manner with diverse students.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations.
• Volunteer management experience preferred.
• Driver's license, clean driving record, insurance and vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience with AVID strategies.
• Trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse, multicultural school communities.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Building Principal and Assistant Administrators.
• Oversee the development of students' social-emotional skills and behavioral growth; manage data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Supervise students and promote a safe, respectful environment.
• Bring people together to reconcile and build relationships when harm has occurred.
• Empower students to identify and manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships.
• Develop and implement individual and small-group interventions to build relationships and school connectedness.
• Coach students to set and track academic, behavioral, college and career goals.
• Plan, lead and facilitate engaging educational, leadership, and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with staff to address and redirect challenging behaviors.
• Engage with parents/guardians, counselors, and teachers to support SEL at home and in class.
• Participate in training sessions, conferences and workshops as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Culturally sensitive

Bilingual (Spanish/Somali)

Non-judgmental approach

Volunteer management (preferred)

AVID strategies experience

Trauma-informed practices

Experience with diverse school groups

Education

Four-year degree (or near completion) in Education, Counseling, Restorative Justice, Social Work or Youth Development

Job description

Independent School District 196 in Minnesota seeks a culturally competent Student Support Specialist (temporary) to help students develop social-emotional skills aligned with district values. You’ll work with school staff to foster personal growth and student success, in on-site classroom and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven progress reporting, and interventions to improve relationships and school connectedness, with duties including supervision, parent