What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Specialist at Lakeland Elementary position at Willmar School District?
The Student Support Specialist helps create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for all students. This role supports classroom instruction by implementing proactive behavior management strategies, assisting with student educational plans, and supervising students during recess and other activities. The ideal candidate is patient, collaborative, and committed to helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
- High School Diploma or GED
- General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in teaching.
- Knowledge of child development fundamentals and concepts.
- Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution techniques.
- Knowledge of behavioral management strategies, crisis intervention and methods.
- Knowledge of District policies, guidelines, rules or philosophy pertaining to discipline and appropriate student behavior and consequences.
- All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
June 16, 2026
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of
Student Support Specialist
The Student Support Specialist helps create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for all students. This role supports classroom instruction by implementing proactive behavior management strategies, assisting with student educational plans, and supervising students during recess and other activities. The ideal candidate is patient, collaborative, and committed to helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Position
Student Support Specialist
Location
Lakeland Elementary School
Rate of Pay
$17.00
Hours Per Day
6.5
Schedule (Approximately)
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Working Days per Year
173 – School Calendar 2026-2027
Benefits
Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.
- $9,982.14 Health Insurance Contribution
- $10,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Up to $750 in 403b Matching Funds
- Pension Plan - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association
- Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Medical Bridge
- Accident Coverage
- Critical Illness
- Identity Theft
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Leave - 2 Days
- Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
Bargaining Unit
Not Applicable
Qualifications Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in teaching.
- Knowledge of child development fundamentals and concepts.
- Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution techniques.
- Knowledge of behavioral management strategies, crisis intervention and methods.
- Knowledge of district policies, guidelines, rules or philosophy pertaining to discipline and appropriate student behavior and consequences.
Testing Required
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
How to Apply
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Closing Date
Open until filled
Salary : $17