Student Support Aide

Taariikhda La dhajiyay: 9/17/2026
Nooca Booska: Independent Contractor
Goobta: Based out of Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for a contract Student Support Aide to join our growing team at Project Success. Project Success is a youth development nonprofit organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 17,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world.

Student Support Aides provide one-on-one assistance to students who need additional support as they build critical life and career skills through the Project Success Certificate classes. They assist in areas as directed by the student to help them learn safely and have a positive experience.

This independent contractor role supports Monday evening Baaskiil Tech Lab classes from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, from October 5–November 9. There is a possibility of contract renewal based on program needs.

Our ideal candidate has experience working with people with disabilities, an ability to build and nurture trusting relationships, and is consistent, dependable, and reliable. They are able to respond to individual needs with care and have strong communication skills.

Contract Responsibilities 

Taageerada Ardayga

• Provide one-on-one support to high school students with a variety of special needs
• Work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup as needed
• Collaborate with Project Success staff, contractors, and volunteers to create an environment that is welcoming and accessible to students with special needs
• Develop and sustain relationships with students enrolled in Institute Certificate programming
• Escalate any student behavior issues to the Program Manager – Certificates to ensure physical and emotional safety and respect to students, staff, volunteers, and contractors
• When no student requiring one-on-one support is present, assist with the general execution of classroom activities and operations

Himilada, Aragtida & Qiimaha + Ka mid noqoshada, Kala duwanaanta, Sinnaanta, iyo Helitaanka

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the success of our students and share the mission, vision, and values of Project Success. 

Hawlgalka: Guusha Mashruucu waxay dhiirigelisaa oo ku dhiirigelisaa dhalinyarada inay ku riyoodaan mustaqbalka, waxay ka caawisaa inay qaadaan tillaabooyin ay ku gaadhaan halkaas waxayna siisaa agabka ay u baahan yihiin si ay u gaadhaan himiladooda. 

Aragtida: Ilmo kasta oo gala dugsiga dhexe waxa uu dugsiga sare ka qalin jebin doonaa qorshe mustaqbal oo uu leeyahay xirfad iyo kalsooni uu ku qaadan karo inta ka dhiman noloshooda. 

Qiimaha: 

Carruurtu Marka hore!	Ku-tiirsanaanta, Kalsoonida, iyo Kalsoonida
Deegaanka Aan Xukunka ahayn	rabitaanka Kobaca iyo Isbeddelka
Jacaylku waa furaha	Samee cilaaqaad caafimaad qaba
Isgaarsiin cad oo furan	Sustain Excellence

Ballanqaadka Ku-Dridda, Kala-duwanaanta, Sinnaanta, iyo Helitaanka (IDEA):  
Guusha Mashruucu waxa ay ku dadaalaysaa in ay ku xidho ardayda ujeeddooyinkooda iyaga oo abuuraya barnaamijyo si dhab ah ugu adeega ardaydeena iyo qoysaskeena. Waxaan aragnaa Guusha Mashruuc halkaas oo ka mid noqoshada, kala duwanaanta, sinnaanta, iyo helitaanku ay si buuxda ugu dhex jiraan wax kasta oo aan samayno. Waxaan nahay urur si qoto dheer u daneeya ardayda, qoysaska, iyo bulshada, wadaaga qiyamkayaga, oo ay ka go'an tahay ku dhaqanka shaqada socota ee ka hortagga cunsuriyadda iyo mabaadi'da IDEA. 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Fadlan ogow in iyada oo shahaadooyinkan hoose la doorbidayo booskan, kama fileyno in qof keliya uu qasab ku haysto dhammaan shayada liiska ku qoran. Waxaan aad ugu dhiirigelinaynaa dadka leh heerar waxbarasho, khibrad iyo xirfado kala duwan inay codsadaan booskan.

• High school degree or GED required
• 1+ years of experience working directly with young people with special needs and a variety of backgrounds
• Knowledge of best practices for supporting young people with disabilities, including behavior support and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to build and nurture trusting relationships with young people and staff from a variety of backgrounds
• Consistent, dependable, and reliable
• Strong communication, listening, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to step in as needs evolve
• A commitment to the Himilada, Aragtida, iyo Qiimaha of Project Success
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, including movement throughout a classroom environment

Faahfaahinta booska

This is an independent contractor position supporting our Fall Baking Certificate class from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Project Success building, starting September 30th, 2026. Specific details regarding scheduling will be discussed during the interview process.

• $25 per hour
• Evening hours from 4:00 –7:00 PM
• There is an opportunity to renew contracts based on program needs.

Fall Semester (6 sessions)
October 5, 2026 – November 9, 2026

Winter Semester (6 sessions)
January 11, 2027 – March 1, 2027 (no class 1/18 & 2/15)

Spring Semester (6 sessions)
April 12, 2027 – May 17, 2027

Si aad u Codsato

Fadlan iimayl u dir kuwa soo socda [email protected] with a subject line including the name of the position, addressed to the Senior Program Manager – Institute, Emily Vang:

• Dib u bilaw
• Tell us why you are interested in this position, including any relevant experiences
• Tixraacyo
• Halka aad naga maqashay iyo/ama aad ka heshay shaqada la soo dhejiyay

To learn more about Project Success, please visit: https://www.projectsuccess.org/join-our-team/

Guusha Mashruuca waxaa ka go'an in la dhiso koox kala duwan oo loo dhan yahay. Waxaan si adag ugu dhiirigelinaynaa musharixiinta ka kala yimid asalyo kala duwan iyo heerar khibradeed inay codsadaan!