Special Education Assistant - 4 Positions

South St; Middle School; On-site; AUD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HealthPartners coverage for medical &d

403(b) retirement with district match

TRA or PERA Retirement Association

Flexible spending account

Paid time off and leave benefits

Job summary

South St Paul MS is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities at Middle School. The role involves supervising arrival/dismissal, assisting with self-care tasks as directed by case managers, and helping implement IEP/BIP-driven instructions.

You will assist with instructional support, data collection, and progress documentation while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with teachers and families to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data privacy rules related to student information.
• Basic knowledge of routine computer operations (email, internet, word processing).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Basic tech skills for tasks and documentation.
• Collaborative skills to work with staff and families.
• Ability to work positively with children with disabilities.
• Ability to support students with behavioral challenges.
• Ability to be a cooperative team member with staff and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and data privacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during arrival and dismissal, including bus loading/unloading and supervision.
• Support students with self-care needs per IEPs.
• Monitor student behavior and implement interventions.
• Assist in delivering instruction with modifications or accommodations.
• Support specialized programs (e.g., SUN, EBD) and interventions.
• Follow IEPs and BIPs with fidelity.
• Ensure safety and appropriate social behavior during recess and unstructured activities.
• Collect data, assist with assessments, and record progress toward goals.
• Maintain records related to IEP services, billing, and progress reports.
• Communicate with teachers, case managers, and team members to coordinate services.
• Participate in trainings, follow policies, maintain attendance, and foster inclusive relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP & BIP adherence

Student supervision

Data privacy awareness

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff

Behavior support

Documentation

Adaptability

Disability inclusion

Tools

Basic computer ops

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Special Education Assistant (4 Positions). Location: Middle School. Department: South St Paul MS. Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Salary Range: $25.61 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during arrival and dismissal, including bus loading/unloading, transitions to/from class, and supervision on transportation as required by IEPs.
• Support students with self-care needs such as toileting, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living as directed by the case manager.
• Monitor student behavior across settings and implement appropriate interventions to address behavioral, social, or safety concerns.
• Assist in delivering instruction by supporting learning activities and implementing modifications or accommodations as directed by special education staff.
• Provide support within specialized programs (e.g., SUN, EBD), assisting with teacher-directed tasks and student interventions.
• Follow and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Ensure student safety and appropriate social behavior during recess, playground, and other unstructured activities.
• Collect and record data, assist with administering assessments, and document student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to IEP services, third-party billing, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, case managers, and team members to coordinate services and support student success.
• Participate in required training, adhere to district policies and procedures, maintain regular attendance, foster inclusive relationships, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of data privacy rules and regulations related to student information
• Basic knowledge of routine computer operations, including email, internet navigation, and word processing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Basic technology skills for completing work tasks and documentation
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with staff and families
• Ability to work positively and effectively with children with disabilities
• Ability to support students with behavioral challenges, including those who may exhibit physical or verbal aggression
• Ability to function as a cooperative team member with staff and parents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply data privacy practices in daily work

Physical Requirements

Constantly required to move and interact with students including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions or computer use. The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental
• 403(b) retirement with district match
• TRA or PERA Retirement Association benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off and leave benefits

Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.