Student Support Assistant

Student Support Assistant

JobID: 4147

• • Position Type:
    Paraprofessionals/Student Support Assistant
  • 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 preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability 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