Position Overview
Start Date: August 3, 2026 (2026-27 School Year)
Location: St. Paul Campus
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Updated: December 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Education Therapeutic Support Specialist provides direct therapeutic and counseling-related support services to students receiving special education services whose social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs impact educational access, participation, and progress. Services are delivered as part of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are designed to support emotional regulation, coping skills, social-emotional functioning, self-advocacy, and access to instruction within the school setting.
This role focuses on proactive, therapeutic intervention through individual support, therapeutic small groups, and collaboration with educational teams. The position is distinct from traditional school social work roles and is primarily responsible for deliveri...