Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based WAVE at Cooper High School

Robbinsdale Area Schools; New Hope (MN); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Education Assistant for the WAVE program at Cooper High School in New Hope, MN. The seven-hour workday includes 6.5 hours of paid time and 30 minutes for lunch. Pay is $24.75 per hour under the current contract, with benefits available.

The role supports students with disabilities in a structured, federal setting III WAVE program and collaborates with teachers to provide supervision, instruction, and crisis support as needed.

Formación

• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities or behavior challenges.
• Demonstrates patience, calmness, and an understanding approach with students.
• Familiarity with word processing, filing and general computer use.

Responsabilidades

• 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 are presented by teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically assist as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Conocimientos

Experience with disabilities

Patience & calm demeanor

Word processing & computer skills

Dependability

Classroom task support

Educación

Two years of college credits (60 credits)

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment passing score

Descripción del empleo

Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based WAVE at Cooper High School JobID: 7930

• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Date Available: as soon as possible

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE
Special Education Class 3B Education Assistant for WAVE program
Robbinsdale Cooper High 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 provides a structured educational environment for students who benefit from a predictable and individualized setting. WAVE students are typically more successful in smaller settings with a high staff-to-student ratio. WAVE provides a predictable, yet flexible learning environment designed to support students as they develop as whole individuals. WAVE students often have needs related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, they may have additional disabilities such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD), other neurological disorders, or mental health diagnoses (such as anxiety or depression).

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, ora 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

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.
Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue N.
New Hope, MN 55427

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 2:43:28 AM CST.

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