Student Support Specialist

Deadline: September 15, 2026
District/Organization: Mason Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $14.46 hourly

Position Title: Student Support Specialist

Location: Mason High School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

About Mason Public Schools:

Located inthe 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

$14.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Sick Time Off
• Personal Time Off
• 6 School Closure Days
• Retirement
• Holidays per the bargaining unit agreement

Deadline:September 15th, 2026