International Falls Public School is seeking applications for the following position for the 2026-2027 school year: Falls High School Student Support Specialist, 1.0 FTE L331 Contract Pay Scale: Dependent on qualifications - $48,443 - $88,196 Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, TRA Retirement, Personal Leave and Sick Leave per L331 Union contract. Applications may be found at www.isd361.org and should include: Licensed application form Resume 3 letters of recommendation Transcripts/credentials Copy of your Minnesota professional license Send materials by fax, email, or US mail to: Falls High School Attn: Employment 1515 11th Street International Falls, MN 56649 Fax: (218) 502-8772 Email: employment@isd361.org Position open until filled Application/resume review begins Friday, August 7 th ISD 361 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Student Support Specialist (Buildings: FHS/ALC/WEE) Reports to: Building Principal Position Type: Full-Time, School-Year Location: Falls High School / Alternative Learning Center Position Overview The Student Support Specialist serves as a key leader in building a positive school culture and supporting student success at both Falls High School (FHS), the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) and West End Early Education (as needed). Functioning much like a Dean of Students, this position blends the responsibilities of a Behavior Interventionist and Attendance Liaison, with a focus on proactive, trauma informed and restorative approaches to student behavior, early intervention, and removing barriers to learning. The ideal candidate is a trauma-informed educator/professional with a deep commitment to equity, positive relationships, and multi-tiered systems of support, and brings credentialed expertise in one or more of the following areas: teaching, psychology, or behavior specialist licensure. Primary Responsibilities Behavior/SEL Support & Intervention - Develop and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the MTSS framework - Help lead and support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation and schoolwide behavior expectations across both Falls High School and the ALC - Collaborate with, coach, and support staff in student success, school and individualized student supports and de-escalation strategies - Respond to behavior incidents with appropriate, restorative, and policy-aligned consequences - Facilitate restorative conferences to resolve conflict and repair harm among students - Lead bullying and harassment prevention efforts and promote a safe, inclusive school climate for adolescents - Provide intervention planning and supports with staff, students and families Data & Systems Leadership - Use behavior, academic, and attendance data to monitor trends and adjust supports to improve student engagement - Collaborate with the MTSS Data Team to monitor student behavior, academics, and attendance across programs - Works closely with the building principal, district leadership and site teams as the student liaison Attendance & Family Engagement - Track and support student attendance, addressing chronic absenteeism through family partnerships and data-informed interventions - Serve on the District Attendance Team and help coordinate individual attendance improvement plans with other district staff - Work closely with teachers, counselors, and office staff to support consistent attendance routines - Communicate regularly with families about behavior, support plans, and student needs Supervision & Presence - Maintain a strong, visible presence in hallways, the cafeteria, common areas, and at dismissal - Support staff and student leaders in fostering positive environments during passing periods, lunch, and extracurricular or after-school events - Support students in crisis and coordinate appropriate response, including collaboration with counselors, administrators, and outside agencies as needed Preferred Qualifications - Teaching degree/license, Psychology degree, or Behavior Specialist licensure (or licensure in a related field such as social work or school counseling) - Experience working in secondary education, including with at-risk or alternative education populations - Training or experience in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, PBIS, and MTSS - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with adolescents, staff, and families - Ability to communicate effectively in-person and on the phone with families and community partners - Knowledge of data collection and behavior progress monitoring - Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in crisis situations - Experience or willingness to work across both a comprehensive high school and an alternative learning setting - Ability to adhere to district policy and confidentiality - Strong writing skills for data collection, 504s and other duties as assigned Working Conditions - School-based role requiring regular interaction with students, staff, and families across two program settings - Frequent movement throughout the school building and supervision of common areas and events - Involves managing challenging behavior and supporting students in crisis - Occasional evening meetings or family engagement events - Other duties may apply Closing Date: August 6, 2026 at 4pm This email message is intended only for the use of the individual, individuals, or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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