Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

Robbinsdale Area Schools; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Assistant for the New Hope Learning Center or other district building as determined by program leadership. The position is seven hours per day, including 6.5 paid hours and 30 minutes unpaid lunch, at $24.75 per hour under Class 3C for Education Assistants.

The role supports classroom prep, positive student development, data collection, health and safety, and collaboration with teachers and staff while honoring diverse

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits (60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment.
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset
• Cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness
• Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers). This includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs, lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, get up and down from the floor, and move quickly across a room to respond to needs.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environment.
• Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students.
• Engage and maintain positive relationship and interact with all children in the classroom.
• Support the classroom teacher and special education staff with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systems.
• Provide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards.
• Assist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations.
• Work as a team member with all classroom staff.
• Honor all families with regard toward culture and diversity.
• Attend required staff development and staff meetings.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when assigned by classroom teacher and/or special education staff.
• Provides support for students in crisis and individualized interventions based on student need as directed by the general education teacher and/or the special education staff.
• Engage in classroom discussions, communicate respectfully and be open to feedback and opportunities to learn.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or administration

Skills

Positive attitude

Growth mindset

Cultural awareness

Disability awareness

Physical stamina

Team member

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

60 MN credits

Associate degree

ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Assistant JobID: 7943

• Position Type:
  Education Assistant/ Class 3C early childhood special education
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Special Education Class 3C Education Assistants
New Hope Learning Center or other district building as determined by program leadership
Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time
$24.75 per hour basedon Class 3C of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for Education Assistants

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environment
• Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students
• Engage and maintain positive relationship and interact with all children in the classroom
• Support the classroom teacher and special education staff with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systems
• Provide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards
• Assist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations
• Work as a team member with all classroom staff
• Honor all families with regard toward culture and diversity
• Attend required staff development and staff meetings
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when assigned by classroom teacher and/or special education staff.
• Provides support for students in crisis and individualized interventions based on student need as directed by the general education teacher and/or the special education staff.
• Engage in classroom discussions, communicate respectfully and be open to feedback and opportunities to learn.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of college credits (60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset
• Cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness
• Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers).
  • This includes the ability to: lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children; and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of small children.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.