1x1 Special Education Assistant — Transition & Support

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant (1x1) for the Transition Plus program. You will support students with disabilities, assist staff with individualized lessons, and help students reach therapy and education goals.

The role involves working with ASD, DCD, EBD, POHI, and Vision disability focus areas, and requires relevant education and at least two years of experience with children. Apply with required documents; position may move across sites.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience working with children.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area or 60+ credits.
• ParaPro Assessment with passing score 460 and high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist staff to implement individualized lessons and activities.
• Assist students in learning processes through positive behavior reinforcement, instruction, socialization and communication.
• Monitor activities, explain norms and consequences, and de-escalate conflicts.
• Maintain behavior documentation and notes for IEPs, FBAs, and related programs.
• Assist with daily routines including medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Support students in classroom and after-school programs and assist with community and vocational activities.

Skills

Two years of professional experience

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Education or related area

60–90 quarter/semester credits or equivalent

ParaPro Assessment passing score 460 with high school diploma/GED

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant (1x1) for the Transition Plus program. You will support students with disabilities, assist staff with individualized lessons, and help students reach therapy and education goals.

The role involves working with ASD, DCD, EBD, POHI, and Vision disability focus areas, and requires relevant education and at least two years of experience with children. Apply with required documents; position may move across sites.