Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based STARS at Sandburg Middle School

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking a Special Education Class 3B Education Assistant for the STARS program at Sandburg Middle School in Minnesota. The position is seven hours per day, including 6.5 paid hours and 30 minutes lunch time, at $24.75 per hour based on the current contract plus benefits.

The STARS program serves students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs in a smaller, structured setting with strong staff support.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of college credits (MN) or an associate's or higher degree, or passing score on ParaPro/Paraeducator
• Experience with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred
• Patient, calm and understanding with students
• Ability to attend work regularly and report on time

Aufgaben

• Assists in supervising and instructing students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers.
• Works with individuals or small groups as activities are presented by teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Kenntnisse

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Two years of college credits (MN)

Tools

Word processing

Jobbeschreibung

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Special Education Class 3B Education Assistant for STARS program

Sandburg Middle School

Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time

$24.75 per hour based on the current contract plus benefits

This federal setting III program is for students who have social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs that require programming supports not available in less restrictive settings. Students Taught Alternatives Reach Success (STARS) Students are identified for placement based on their individual needs. STARS students are typically more successful in a smaller, structured, predictable setting with a high staff-to-student ratio. Additionally, they may benefit from targeted social/emotional/behavioral support from the school social workers and psychologists who are an integrated part of the STARS program. Students have access to the typical school environment including the general education classroom, cafeteria, hallways, etc; and increase participation as skills are built in the special education environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.


• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.


• Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.


• Provides support for students in crisis.


• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.


• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college credits (usually 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.


• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.


• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.


• Sensitivity to confidentiality.


• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.


• Able to assist students with classroom assignments.


• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Anh Tran

Human Resources Program Director

4148 Winnetka Avenue N.

New Hope, MN 55427