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.
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High School Diploma or GED
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General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in teaching.
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Knowledge of child development fundamentals and concepts.
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Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution techniques.
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Knowledge of behavioral management strategies, crisis intervention and methods.
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Knowledge of District policies, guidelines, rules or philosophy pertaining to discipline and appropriate student behavior and consequences.
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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.
Student Support Specialist
Lakeland Elementary School
173 – School Calendar 2026-2027
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:
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)
- Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
- 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.
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