Specialized Assistant

Richmond Elementary School is seeking full-time, energetic and caring Specialized Assistant to work with elementary-aged students as a member of our Student Support team. The Specialized Assistant will provide a variety of supportive activities with a diverse population of students. These individuals must enjoy working as part of a creative and hard-working team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and foster a positive rapport with students and colleagues.
• Respond to student incidents and help students repair hurt or damaged relationships.
• Provide crisis prevention, de-escalation, and post-incident support using CPI techniques.
• Collect and maintain behavioral data as needed.
• Model behavior strategies and programming for school teams.
• Support short-term student stabilization or long-term intensive needs if needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Student Life Coordinator, other school staff, and administration.

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years experience working with students.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
• Candidates must be reliable, have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand and/or walk for extended periods of time to support students.

We offer an excellent benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, flexible scheduling and an awesome team atmosphere! For more information about Richmond Elementary School and our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/.

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share our commitment and are invested in helping all students know they belong.

Questions? Please contact Jeremy Rector, RES Principal at 802-434-2461.

Salary : $21 - $28