Job Description

Student Success Coach
Elementary School Site

The Mankato School District has 1 position available for a Student Success Coach beginning September 2026 at our Elementary school sites.

Elementary school hours are 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Flexible scheduling options are available

of Duties:
Under the direction of the Student Support Team, the Student Success Coach provides targeted social-emotional support to identified students. This role plays a key part in implementing and reinforcing the school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework across all three tiers, helping to foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

• Build positive relationships and serve as a trusted adult mentor.
• Provide behavioral, social-emotional, and academic support.
• Implement evidence-based behavior interventions and restorative practices.
• Promote student engagement, attendance, and school connectedness.
• Reinforce organization, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor student progress and maintain intervention documentation.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners.
• Supervise students in classrooms and common areas.
• Participate in intervention planning and professional development.

Ideal Candidates

• Passion for mentoring and supporting youth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in education, youth services, counseling, or behavioral support preferred
• Knowledge of PBIS, restorative practices, or trauma-informed practices is beneficial

Requirements:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify for this position:

• Highly Qualified:
  • 60-semester credits (or two years full-time at an institute of higher education)
  • or an Associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS)
  • or must pass the Paraeducator assessment before the first day of employment

Pre-Employment Requirements

All final candidates must successfully complete the following prior to employment:

• Physical Screening: Must pass a job-related physical screening.
• Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.

Pay:
Starting at $18.50 - up to $19.72 per hour (Based on experience in a public school setting).

Eligible Employee Benefits include: Effective on Day 1 for employees working 30+ hours per week.

• Public Employer's Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
• Medical Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Fully Paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave
• Emergency Leave and Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

To apply for this position go to www.isd77.org and click on "View our open positions". PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION:

• Resume
• College transcripts or Previous Paraeducator Assessment/Para Pro certification

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information, call Student Support Services at 507-387-1818.