Student Support Assistant

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Student Support Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Date Available: 08/17/2026

The Raymore-Peculiar School District is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Student Support Assistant for South Middle School
. This role assists in providing a supportive learning environment with specific responsibility for delivering academic and behavioral interventions to individual or small groups of students, monitoring and reporting student progress toward established goals, and providing assistance for student supervision.

• Collaborates with the district and building MTSS team to identify students in need of interventions.
• Facilitates individual and small group instruction of academics, social, and behavioral skills.
• Assists assigned instructional staff in improving students' learning skills, self‑care, and/or social development for the purpose of providing learning concepts and materials.
• Documents observations of student performance in academic and school activities (e.g., social skills, behavior, assignments, etc.) for the purpose of collecting data on the fidelity of interventions.
• Participates in communication and collaboration with teachers and staff regarding students' progress for the purpose of participating in needs assessments and/or assisting in evaluating progress.
• Supervises student behavior and performance (e.g., recovery room, in‑school suspension, lunch detentions, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students and supporting established success plans.
• Facilitates student 504 accommodations as needed.
• Assists in monitoring for attendance concerns and follows up with administrators and counselors as needed to address attendance issues.
• Serves on the Student Response Team to provide immediate support during student crises or emergencies and collaborates with appropriate staff members to ensure student safety and well‑being.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to student support and youth development.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Candidate must be willingto obtain a Missouri Substitute Certificate which requires a minimum of 36 college hours or completion of an online certification course.
• Previous experience working with children in a school setting preferred.
• $17.08 - $21.24/hour depending on relevant education and experience.

• District paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance (with option to purchase coverage for spouse, children, or family).
• Employee option to purchase voluntary benefits including vision insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and other supplemental insurance policies.
• 10 days of paid time off.
• District matched retirement contribution of 6.86% to Public School Retirement System (PEERS).