Student Support Specialist - Part Time

Company: Maple Lake Academy
Location: Spanish Fork
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $16-$17.50hourly- DOE & Education Part-Time Student Support Specialist Summary We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and skilled Part-Time Student Support Specialist to work one-on-one with a student with diverse learning and social-emotional needs. This role focuses on building skills while intentionally supporting the students independence, stamina, and confidence across academic and social settings.During the school day, the specialist will support classroom engagement, functional behaviors, and learning endurance. In the afternoons, the focus shifts to fostering positive peer relationships, social skills, and healthy communication. This position works closely with teachers, therapists, and school staff to ensure consistency and growth across environments. Schedule: Part-Time-25 hours per week Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 am -1:30 pm Wednesday/Fridays from 12:30 pm -5:30 pm Hours vary based on student needs, school, and programming. Key Responsibilities Provide individualized support during the school day to build academic stamina, focus, and appropriate classroom behaviors Support the development of independence while offering scaffolding as needed Assist with transitions, emotional regulation, and task initiation Support the student in building and maintaining positive peer relationships Model and reinforce healthy social skills and communication Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and staff to align strategies and goals Track progress and communicate observations with the team Maintain a supportive, respectful, and strengths-based approach Complete and maintain all required trainings Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, or social-emotional needs (education, behavioral health, or related field preferred) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to balance support with encouraging independence Calm, patient, and flexible in dynamic environments Ability to follow individualized support plans and adapt strategies as needed Why Join Our Team This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a students daily growth while working within a collaborative, supportive team. Youll help student build skills that matteracademically, socially, and for life beyond the classroom.

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