After-School Special Needs Care Assistant

White Bear Lake Area Schools; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

First aid training

CPR training

Child development training

Ongoing staff development

Strong team environment

Job summary

White Bear Lake Area Schools seeks a dedicated Special Needs Child Care Assistant to support students with special needs enrolled in Extended Day Programs, which operate before and after school on weekdays from September through June. The role involves direct student support, behavior modeling, and collaboration with staff at multiple sites in White Bear Lake and Hugo.

Shift times are 2:00-5:30 PM with on-the-job training for first aid, CPR, child development, and working with special needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Moderate experience working with children.
• AA/AS degree or 60 semester credits or competency portfolio or Parapro Test.
• Background check must be completed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students during program activities in various group settings.
• Foster student engagement by modeling appropriate behavior and communication.
• Assist with adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement behavior support strategies and ensure student safety.
• Maintain documentation and communicate observations to the Site Supervisor.
• Attend required training and staff meetings to support growth.

Skills

Moderate experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS degree or 60 credits

MN Paraprofessional Assessment

Competency portfolio

Job description

White Bear Lake Area Schools seeks a dedicated Special Needs Child Care Assistant to support students with special needs enrolled in Extended Day Programs, which operate before and after school on weekdays from September through June. The role involves direct student support, behavior modeling, and collaboration with staff at multiple sites in White Bear Lake and Hugo.

Shift times are 2:00-5:30 PM with on-the-job training for first aid, CPR, child development, and working with special needs