ASD Special Education Assistant: Classroom Support & Growth

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools' Bryn Mawr Elementary seeks a Special Education Assistant (Program) (ASD) for the 2026-2027 school year. Under general supervision, you will support students with disabilities and assist staff in developing individualized lessons to help students meet therapy and education goals.

Duties include implementing behavior support, providing daily care, facilitating transitions, documenting observations, and assisting with classroom and after-school activities as directed.

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher.
• Passing score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessessment AND a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist staff to facilitate educational functions and other services.
• Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, instruction, and communication.
• Monitor student activities, de-escalate confrontations, and maintain behavior documentation.
• Attend to daily hygiene, health-related cares, and assist with transitions for meals, buses and classes.

Education

90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher

ParaPro Assessessment score 460+ and HS diploma or GED

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools' Bryn Mawr Elementary seeks a Special Education Assistant (Program) (ASD) for the 2026-2027 school year. Under general supervision, you will support students with disabilities and assist staff in developing individualized lessons to help students meet therapy and education goals.

Duties include implementing behavior support, providing daily care, facilitating transitions, documenting observations, and assisting with classroom and after-school activities as directed.