Student Support Specialist / One Year Position

ServingSchools; Readfield (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 38 is seeking a Student Support Specialist to serve Wayne Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School, funded by a CSI grant, focusing on improving student attendance, family engagement, and behavior support.

The role provides intervention services, maintains consistency in behavioral expectations, and acts as a liaison among families, students and school staff. This is a one-year grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with certification in teacher education, special education, administration, school counseling, social work or related fields.
• Experience working with students and families in a school or community setting.
• Knowledge of MTSS and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families and community members.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention services for students.
• Maintain consistency in behavioral expectations across settings.
• Serve as a liaison among families, students and school staff.
• Support attendance and family engagement initiatives.

Skills

MTSS knowledge

Trauma-informed practices

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attendance intervention

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree with relevant certification

Job description

RSU 38 Employment

Mount Vernon & Wayne Elementary Schools

Start Date: August 25, 2026

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Student Support Specialist to serve students at Wayne Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School, two small rural community schools within RSU #38. Funded through a CSI grant, this position focuses on improving student attendance, family engagement, and behavior support. The Student Support Specialist will provide intervention services, maintain consistency in behavioral expectations, and serve as a key liaison among families, students, and school staff. This is a one-year grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree and certification in teacher education, special education, administration, school counseling, social work, or relevant fields
• Experience working with students and families in a school or community setting
• Knowledge of tiered support frameworks (MTSS) and trauma-informed practices
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and community members
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with attendance intervention and family engagement strategies preferred

Certification

Current Maine certification or licensure in teacher education, special education, administration, school counseling, social work, or relevant fields.

Application Deadline

Until a suitable candidate is found.

Salary Range

$47,500 through $84,575 based on degree level and years of experience.

RSU 38 is an Equal Opportunity Employer