Student Success Assistant

St. Michael Catholic School is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dynamic Student Support Assistant 

to join our team. This position plays a key role in helping students in grades 5-8 build the academic, social-emotional, and developmental skills necessary to thrive in the classroom and beyond. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about creating positive learning environments and working closely with teachers to support students' growth.

• Experience with students in grades 5-8 preferred
• Experience or interest in training for executive functioning skills and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to meet the needs of learners
• Practicing Roman Catholic, following the precepts of the Church

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of, commitment to, and passion for the mission of Catholic education and being a credible witness of the Catholic faith
• Ability to contribute to a culture of: (1) faith in Christ and the Catholic Church that is mature, informed, accountable, and dynamically missionary; (2) respect for the dignity, freedom, responsibility, and social vocation of the human person made in God’s image; and (3) human excellence reinforced through high, yet reasonable expectations for learning and virtuous interactions among all members of the school community
• A keen ability to relate with adolescents and be student-centered
• A willingness to collaborate with other teachers and make data-driven decisions
• High expectations and an enthusiastic approach to working with student and other team members
• Experience integrating technology into both teaching and learning (use of SMART Boards, Chromebooks, and Google Classroom)
• Training in Responsive Classroom philosophy
• A strong work ethic balanced with the ability to laugh and share the joy of learning

Email letter of interest, resume, license and credentials, along with three letters of recommendation to bsartori@stmcatholicschool.org  Attn: Ben Sartori, Assistant Principal

Deadline: Open until filled.  Do not delay in applying.

Work Commitment:  Full time:   7:00-3:30 pm

Position Begins: August 12, 2025

Fully accredited through MNSAA, St. Michael Catholic School is a PreK-8 program just 35 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.  Student enrollment is approximately 495.  Our 19 classroom teachers work closely with full time specialists in physical education, music, computer and Spanish.  We aspire to model our mission, “Living for Christ & Learning for Life”, each day.