Student Management Specialist (Temporary for the 2024-25 school year)

Description:   A Student Management Specialist uses restorative practices to build and maintain relationships between students, teachers, and parents. They help students to grow and to improve behavior while creating individual interventions for students. They also plan for and maintain school-wide systems, structures, and discipline. They are ambassadors for our community and believe passionately in the potential of our students. 

Job Summary: 

1. Assists principal in the overall administration of the middle school program;
2. Performs as a resource for teachers and staff who express concerns for student attendance, student development and/or discipline;
3. Coordinates efforts with guidance, police liaison officer(s), school psychologist, and/or social worker in meeting with students and parents to discuss improving student attendance and/or behavior;
4. Consults with families via conference or communication systems concerning student attendance and behavior;
5. Resolves student behavior concerns in a fair and timely manner and maintains records of disciplinary or referral actions taken;
6. Closely monitors the physical plant of the schools and grounds and follows-up on student vandalism;
7. Assists in the interpretation of school district programs relating to student substance abuse and truancy;
8. Makes recommendations for appropriate revisions of policies and rules effecting student behavior;
9. Assists in discussing strategies to improve student performance, attendance and development;
10. Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security;
11. Maintains active relationships with parents, families and students;
12. Assists in establishing rules governing students sent to the in-school suspension/detention room;
13. Responds to written and oral communication regarding student development and discipline matters;
14. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the principal;
15. Assumes responsibility when all administrators are out of the building;
16. Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities within the overall scope of the position which the principal may assign. 

Minimum qualifications include:  Bachelor’s degree required.  Must possess strong knowledge of evidence-based de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.

Salary:  View salary grids on Pages 3 – 4, Section 1. of the Management Personnel I-M agreement 

Work schedule: This is a temporary position for the 2024-25 school year.  

Bargaining unit: Management Personnel I-M

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer: 
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.