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POSITION: Student Support Specialist 1.0 FTE Date Posted: July 16, 2025 Location: Pine Island Gr 5-12 Building Date Available: Starting 2025-2026 school year Closing Date: Until Filled License Required: Minnesota Administrative, Teaching, Social Work, School Psychology, Behavior Specialist, or related license. Compensation: Salary per 2023&#8211;25 Teacher Contract<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F172lAfnjMcgI-Podh7kpSbLEp8WRaVylj%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cda06998318934067d96e08ddc46c57a1%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638882691784833968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9cd4heUCV1uEE%2FN7aFLD3N%2Fpq30myImCxyVUknaMrKM%3D&reserved=0> (Page 31) 2025&#8211;26 contract pending negotiation Eligible for medical/dental, TRA, PTO, and ten additional paid days. Job Summary The Student Support Specialist serves as a key leader building a positive school culture through proactive behavior support, early intervention, and restorative practices. This role supports students by addressing behavior, attendance, academic and emotional needs within a trauma-informed, equity-driven, multi-tiered support system Primary Responsibilities * Develop and support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the MTSS framework * Support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation and schoolwide behavior expectations * Collaborate with staff on classroom management and de-escalation * Use data to identify behavior trends & adjust supports * Facilitate restorative conferences and appropriate interventions * Partner with families and lead communication about student needs * Lead bullying prevention efforts and promote a safe, inclusive school climate * Collaborate with the MTSS Team to monitor student behavior, academics, & attendance * Maintain strong presence & supervision in hallways, lunch, recess, & dismissal areas Why Pine Island? * Safe, close-knit community with affordable living. * Easy access to Rochester and the Twin Cities. * Great outdoor amenities: parks, trails, river activities. * Part of a high-achieving, growing, innovative district. Pine Island 5&#8211;12 is the place to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact. We believe every student can succeed and deserve the support to do so. Our district is high-achieving, rapidly growing, and rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Join a school where your leadership matters and the community welcomes you. Hiring Contacts: Principal Mitch Schiltz & Principal Katie Schafer Apply Online: www.pineisland.k12.mn.us <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pineisland.k12.mn.us%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cda06998318934067d96e08ddc46c57a1%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638882691784856934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PyIMwK7qwfgUhTbP0ZQBdE9gHpDLKclKIo46agk554U%3D&reserved=0>External Applicants: Upload resume, cover letter, 3 recommendations, license, and transcripts. [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xtmXAyDmuiK5O9ekJZa4BCFXLb8N2BbQ9wYFTv_sH1d8WrSd4YbBDyGI5whYmJps-xu9zDQXP-WTB9ADAbMj0mI6goWKqYRWJydu_Thsna_Eg] ________________________________ This communication is confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and then delete this communication from all data storage devices and destroy all hard copies. Dissemination, distribution, copying and/or other use of the information contained in this communication is strictly prohibited.