Student Support Assistant

- Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Student Support Assistant - Date Posted:
10/14/2026 - Location:
Kaposia Elementary School - 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.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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
| Student Support Assistant | JobID: 4147 |
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
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:
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working with students in a school setting
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK
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