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Position Title: Student Support Specialist

Location: Mason High School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Positive attitude and rapport with students

Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and students

Desired Qualifications:

Experience as an instructional assistant

Experience working with at-risk students

Job Description:

Check-in and connect with at-risk students regarding their academic progress, attendance, and behavior

Run interventions during the day that support academic growth

Run credit recovery programs after each trimester

Work collaborative as member of building Multi-Tiered Systems and Support (MTSS) team

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all school-related information

Shall perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position may require long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.

The position may require occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.

Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:40 am to 2:40 pm 6.50 hours daily, 32.50 hours weekly, August to June

Salary:

$13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, and personal time per the MAEA agreement.

Deadline:

August 15, 2024