Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based WAVE at FAIR Pilgrim Lane Elementary

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Plymouth (MN); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Education Assistant for the WAVE program at FAIR Pilgrim Lane Elementary. The seven-hour workday contributes to a structured learning environment in a federal setting III program.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting teachers, and supporting both individual and small-group activities. Candidates should have college credits or an approved paraeducator credential, with a focus on confidentiality and reliability.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of college credits (usually 60 credits) or higher degree, or passing ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment.
• Experience with students who have cognitive and physical disabilities preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing, filing and basic computer tasks.
• Patient, calm and understanding demeanor when working with students.
• Confidentiality and reliability are essential for daily assignments.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and provide instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Provide clerical and organizational assistance to teachers as needed.
• Work with individuals or small groups during activities and assignments.
• Support students in crisis situations as required.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically assist as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teachers or principal.

Kenntnisse

Patient demeanor

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Two years college credits / 60 MN credits

ParaPro or Paraeducator assessment

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Word processing

Filing

Computer literacy

Jobbeschreibung

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Robbinsdale Area Schools

Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based WAVE at FAIR Pilgrim Lane Elementary JobID: 7947

• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
  
• Date Available:
  as soon as possible
  

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE
Special Education Class 3B Education Assistant for WAVE program
FAIR Pilgrim Lane Elementary 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. Working Academically in a Visual Environment (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, or 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 10/30/2026 9:05:04 PM CST.

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