Middle School SPED Assistant — STARS Program

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Two years of college credits (MN)

Tools

Word processing

Job description

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.