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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 08/13/2026 Date Closing: 05/29/2026 POSITION: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (GRADES 6-8) ? (FTE 1.0) LOCATION: MINNESOTA VIRTUAL SCHOOLS Description: The Student Support Specialist (6-8) is responsible to collaborate with teachers, directors and other administrative personnel to provide the highest caliber of services to our middle school students. The Support Specialist will work to maximize school success for students by impacting their personal, social and emotional needs at home, school and in the community. Job Summary: Assess student functioning, both formally and informally, identifying factors that may negatively impact his or her education while also assessing student strengths. Promote consistent school attendance. Actively participate in multidisciplinary teams, and provide consultation to school personnel regarding home, neighborhood and community conditions that may affect student well-being. Participate in events promoting middle school community, including advisory. Demonstrate knowledge of district, state and federal policies, including due process guidelines and child abuse/neglect reporting. Coordinate with county agencies to file for truancy. Maintain records in a manner consistent with district practices. Work efficiently, cooperatively, and effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment and with a variety of groups including students, parents, general education staff, behavior specialists, and outside agencies Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work well with persons of different cultures, races, and socio-economic backgrounds. Develop program components to meet student needs on a continual basis. Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, schools, parents, and outside agencies about students'' needs utilizing these linkages to develop effective school program components. Participate in child study meetings as necessary. Other job related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience providing services in a virtual environment Ability to work with a wide variety of students in a calm, patient, understanding, creative, flexible, student-centered environment Skill in planning, organizing and writing evaluations in a multi-disciplinary team within timeline constraints Good human relation skills, team player and professional demeanor Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Proficient with basic computer programs including but not limited to Google and Microsoft Office products Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information at all times. Hours: M-F, regular school hours *Although the position does have some opportunities to work remotely, candidates should know that there will be required times on a regular basis to report to either or school offices in Roseville or at times our district offices in South Minneapolis. Compensation: $28.65 - $32.20, depending on experience About Minnesota Transitions Charter School: Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTS) is a unique collaboration of charter schools that help each learner make the transition from classroom to post-secondary/career and meet the responsibilities of a changing future. We were one of the nation''s early leaders in charter school development. Charter schools offer the chance for parents to choose the best education possible for their family. Special education and EL services are provided wherever needed in all of our programs. MTS offers a learning environment emphasizing small classes as well as strong career training and academic preparation. We offer a traditional High School with many career options, Middle School and Elementary School as well as a Virtual High School, Connections Academy (a virtual K-12 program), Banaadir Academy which has a focus on serving Somali students and P.E.A.S.E. (Peers Enjoying A Sober Education) Academy, High School which serves students in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Learn more at www.mtcs.org Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS) does not discriminate in employment or in any of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, age or genetic information. Minnesota Transitions Charter School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online