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.
Job Summary: The Student Support Specialist assists in providing multi-tiered systems of support to students. The assistant works directly with students who have a variety of needs. Some of the responsibilities include providing one-on-one or small group instruction, supporting intervention strategies, and collecting data on student progress.
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:
$14.46 per hour
Benefits: Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 6 School Closure Days, Retirement, Holidays per the bargaining unit agreement, and access to the SETSEG Healthcare Clinic.
*The SETSEG Healthcare clinic can be used by Aides/Paraprofessionals and immediate family members (spouse and/or dependents), at no cost. The clinic offers primary care, x-rays, some medical procedures, lab work, and limited pharmacy services.
Deadline: July 9th, 2026
All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.
