Special Education Assistant (1:1) (Program) [ASD] - (2026-2027) Marcy

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant (1:1) for the 2026-2027 program at Marcy Elementary. This paraprofessional will support students with disabilities, implement individualized lessons, and assist staff with behavior and data documentation.

The role requires 90 quarter/60 semester credits, ParaPro score of 460 or higher, and 2 years of related experience. First Aid/CPR/AED and CPI training within one year are required; position involves on-site work and physical

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher.
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessessment and either a high school diploma or a GED.
• Two years of experience working with children. Related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with disabilities and assist staff to implement individualization lessons.
• Assist students in learning through positive behavior reinforcement and instruction.
• Monitor activities, de-escalate conflicts, and document observations for IEPs and FBA.
• Assist with daily routines including meals, transportation, and classroom transitions.
• Support hygiene, health-related cares, and community activities as directed.

Skills

ParaPro score 460

Experience with children

Education

90 quarter credits

60 semester credits

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED

CPI training

Job description

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Job Title: Special Education Assistant (1:1) (Program) [ASD] - (2026-2027) Marcy

Requisition ID number: 104963

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Marcy Elementary (10000071)

Site: Marcy (0226)

FTE: .7875 FTE; 31.50 hours/week (41 weeks); this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: ESP(28)

Functional Area: Paraprofessional

Salary Range: 27.17 - 30.75

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

1X1 Student Support

Following July 15th, current MPS Special Education Assistants are ineligible for voluntary transfers within their job title through the end of the school year. The SEA transfer process for the following school year will reopen in early spring. (MFT #59 Contract Article 20.3)

Summary

Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

Essential Functions

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
• Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization and good communications.
• Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations.
• Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Attend to and provide for students' daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assist students in community, recreational, school and vocational training. Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs.

CLASS DESIGNATIONS

Intervention SEA: Provide support in the least restrictive environment so students are successful in resource settings; ensure behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings. Personal transportation is required as position may vary.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
• Two years of experience working with children. Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at the discretion of Human Resources. Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Commitment To Diversity

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.