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Employment Opportunity Red Lake School District, ISD#38 P.O. Box 499, Red Lake, MN 56671 218-679-3353 ext. 1001 &#8220;&#8230;where each child is valued, life long-learning is embraced and students are empowered to become Red Lake Nation ambassadors in the global community.&#8221; When the Children thrive, the Nation Thrives Posted 03/14/2025 for the 2025-2026 School Year JOB TITLE: Student Support Professional &#8211; Multiple Positions (12.0 FTEs) BUILDING: Districtwide REPORTS TO: Building Principal TERMS: Per Teacher&#8217;s Master Agreement for Tier 1, 2, 3, & 4 Employees Individual Contract for Non-licensed (Unaffiliated) Employees JOB PURPOSE: The Student Support Professional (SSP) position is responsible for providing a variety of Tiered student supports for students who are academically and/or behaviorally challenged. The SSP shall work to improve school climate and student outcomes via focus within one or more of the district&#8217;s strategic pillars: Community, Language & Culture, Social-Emotional Learning, and/or Rigorous Academics. The type of intervention and instruction provided, the intensity of supports provided, and the area of focus may change throughout the year or from year to year based on the needs of students within the district. Specific SSP assignments may require specialized training, licensure, or skills. QUALIFICATIONS: The TSSP shall: 1. Hold a valid Minnesota teaching license &#8211;or- Demonstrate education, work history and/or expertise in the essential functions of the position (outlined below) and agree to work toward a valid Minnesota teaching license. * A Bachelor&#8217;s degree in education or a related field is preferred but not required. * Preference given to candidates who hold or are willing to work toward one or more of the following licensure areas: American Indian Language, History, and Culture; Mathematics; Reading; Reading Leader; School Counselor; or School Social Worker. * Preference given to candidates who have completed coursework or who have additional training in Social-Emotional Learning; Mental Health; Differentiated Instruction; Tiered Systems of Support; or Academic or Behavior Intervention. The work of candidates who do not hold a valid Minnesota teaching license will be overseen by a licensed teacher or administrator or will not include duties that require a license. 1. Have previous successful experience working with or teaching within programs tailored to students who are academically and/or behaviorally challenged. 2. Possess and demonstrate considerable knowledge of effective and varied teaching strategies, classroom accommodations, modifications, and varied assessment techniques. 3. Possess knowledge of various methods of data collection and subsequent analysis and interpretation of data to drive appropriate instructional and behavioral interventions. 4. Possess the ability to effectively observe student performance and provide feedback to colleagues, teacher, parents, and administrators to improve teaching and learning. 5. Possess the ability to effectively organize and present information both orally and in writing. 6. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others, including students, parents, and colleagues. 7. Demonstrate a strong moral character and impeccable work ethic. 8. Have experience with or show willingness and excitement in working with Native American children and youth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Within each building&#8217;s Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework, utilizing District-adopted curriculum, interventions, strategies, policies, and procedures, the SSP will address Standards of Effective Practice through a combination of the following duties and responsibilities. This list is illustrative of the types of work in which the SSP will engage and is not exhaustive. * Understand major concepts, assumptions, and ways of knowing that are central to the SSP&#8217;s area of focus * Examples: Key Areas of Social-Emotional Development. Reading Strategy Instruction, Math Strategy Instruction, Mental Health Needs in School-Aged Students, Cultural / Community Norms and Values, Restorative Practices * Engage and support students in learning by providing for a variety of learning styles and ability levels * Utilize a strengths-based approach as a basis for student growth and approach student errors as opportunities for learning * Flexibly transition between interventions / strategies and between groups of or individual students to ensure maximal student learning within a given assignment * Work with InSIGHT teams and evaluators to complete individual student functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans * De-escalate student incidents following district- and building- procedures including the use of a variety of de-escalation strategies to include verbal and non-verbal communication, mediation, restorative practices, collaboration with involved staff, and parent communication * Collaborate with school staff, parents and families to strengthen relationships and address student disciplinary issues * Communicate and collaborate with mental health, hospital and other agencies to support individual student needs * Develop and adhere to positive behavior support plans * Provide learning activities which stimulate the interest and motivation of pupils with learning and behavioral differences * Provide direct services to identified students that may include instruction, monitoring academic or behavioral progress, and/or development of problem-solving strategies * Develop instructional materials, accommodations, modifications, and assessments needed for students to experience increased success in the general education setting * Identify, develop and implement individualized or small group academic or behavioral interventions using research-based/evidence-based strategies intended to accelerate learning and achievement in alignment with district and building procedures * Provide disciplinary support through use of district- and building-adopted procedures and application of the Code of Conduct to students whose behaviors have not been successfully managed using other behavior management strategies and supports * Possess math and reading teaching experience to tutor individual and small groups of students * Provide alternatives to suspension for students who receive this consequence according to the Code of Conduct * Support efforts to improve student conduct building wide * Maintain accurate records of student interventions, outside agency appointments and therapy * Attend and offer input for periodic student meetings with fellow staff, parents and agencies * Maintain accurate academic and/or behavioral records for assigned students * Design and implement restorative practices/interventions * Design, develop, and implement training, coaching, and technical assistance activities to support colleagues * Serve as Circle Keeper within an assigned school or with a target population * Demonstrate effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills * Work as an effective member of professional learning teams, grade level teams, and participate as a contributing member on site committees * Engage in data driven decision making * Coach and work alongside peers in providing enrichment and engagement opportunities to students * Work with district staff and programs as well as outside agencies to develop and monitor students&#8217; graduation and post-graduation plans * Work with district staff and programs as well as outside agencies and students&#8217; families to develop and monitor individualized support plans to assist in addressing non-school barriers to attendance and achievement * Provide feedback to colleagues related to the fidelity of implementation of interventions and strategies * Duties, responsibilities, and roles as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the building&#8217;s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support * Integrate Ojibwe Language and Culture into the workplace. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: 1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. 2. Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time. 3. Speak and hear. 4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. 5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary. 6. Reach with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to handle objects to operate tools, computers, and controls as required. Salary and Benefit Range: Under EDMN or Non-Affiliated Contracts Starting Annual Salary Range of $60,313 - $62,369 based on experience (Three years&#8217; experience credit given). Benefits reflected in the EDMN Master Agreement: Fully_Executed_Teacher_Master_Agreement_2023-25__2_.pdf<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcore-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdocuments%2Fasset%2Fuploaded_file%2F1211%2FRLPS%2F3732633%2FFully_Executed_Teacher_Master_Agreement_2023-25__2_.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Ce1ed9ae50d9c4af8243608dd6338b57c%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638775817414941017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MAkQxej6U%2Bcqiyk3iIBtO80GgCSxgYP%2FEMX3PSBR5LQ%3D&reserved=0> VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCY AND APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, send: 1) completed District application, 2) cover letter and resume, 3) three letters of reference from educational professionals, and 4) documentation of licensure credentials or statement of ability to meet licensure requirements to: Human Resources Red Lake School District #38 PO Box 499 Red Lake, MN 56671 Or, fax to (218) 679-2321 or email to anelson@redlake.k12.mn.us<mailto:anelson@redlake.k12.mn.us> [cid:b8bf9bac-0eff-46e7-bdf1-77210bc2e527]