Student Support Specialist - Extended Day & Inclusion

Elk River Area School District; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk River Area School District is seeking a Student Support Generalist to provide onsite support for staff in extended day programs for preschool through fifth grade, focusing on inclusive environments and appropriate accommodations.

The role involves coaching, training, attendance and safety tasks, and collaboration with site staff to meet student needs and maintain records. 8 hours/day, 12 months/year, starting pay $20.29/hour.

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school degree, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Elk River Area School District is seeking a Student Support Generalist to provide onsite support for staff in extended day programs for preschool through fifth grade, focusing on inclusive environments and appropriate accommodations.

The role involves coaching, training, attendance and safety tasks, and collaboration with site staff to meet student needs and maintain records. 8 hours/day, 12 months/year, starting pay $20.29/hour.