Special Education Assistant - CADRE (Permanent Benefits)

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; 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 seeks a Special Education Assistant to join the CADRE team. The role supports students with disabilities across sites and assists staff to implement individualized lessons, with duties including behavior support and daily care.

Ideal candidates have required credits or a diploma, two years of related experience, and may possess bilingual abilities. Positions offer full benefits and require reliable transportation across district sites.

Qualifications

• Sixty (60) semester or Ninety (90) quarter college credits.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score of at least 460 on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults. Additional education or training may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist staff to facilitate educational functions.
• Work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
• Assist students through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization, and communication.
• Monitor student activities and document behavior for IEP/SAIL/FBA.
• Assist with daily routines including medications, meals, buses, and class transitions.
• Serve as a reserve/substitute SEA and travel between sites; transportation is required.

Skills

Two years of experience with children

Ability to secure transportation

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

60 semester credits

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in Child Development (preferred)

ParaPro Assessment passing score 460

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to join the CADRE team. The role supports students with disabilities across sites and assists staff to implement individualized lessons, with duties including behavior support and daily care.

Ideal candidates have required credits or a diploma, two years of related experience, and may possess bilingual abilities. Positions offer full benefits and require reliable transportation across district sites.