Hybrid Student Support Assistant chez South St. Paul Public Schools

• 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.

• Associate Degree or equivalent
• Experience working with students in a school setting
• 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 

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools 

HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental

403(b) retirement with district match

PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and leave benefits