Student Support Specialist at Lakeland Elementary

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