Special Education Assistants - Hutchinson, MN

Hutchinson Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); In loco; USD 26.987 - 30.431; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Opportunity to add a bus riding route

Descrizione del lavoro

Hutchinson Public Schools is hiring Special Education Assistants to support students for the upcoming school year. This role provides direct assistance to students on Individual Educational Plans (IEP), helping reinforce classroom learning and promote independence.

The position involves daily responsibilities related to crisis management, recordkeeping, and collaboration with teachers, making a significant impact on student education.

Competenze

• Associate's Degree or equivalent education is required.
• Experience working with students on IEPs is preferred.
• Ability to assist teachers in managing classroom behavior.

Mansioni

• Carry out IEP goals as designed by the teacher.
• Reinforce teachings by working with students one-to-one.
• Assist with crisis problems and behavior management.

Conoscenze

Behavior management

Confidentiality standards

Instructional help

Formazione

Associate's Degree

60 semester college credits

Passing score on state‑approved tests

Descrizione del lavoro

Special Education Assistants – Hutchinson, MN Job ID: 2411

• Position Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location: District Wide

Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking Special Education Assistants to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.

This position will work 165-175 days per year based on the school calendar and training and approximately 6.5 hours per day. Openings are available at all buildings. The salary range for this position is $19.59 per hour - $22.09 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience.

Special Education Assistants get to work directly with our students and can make a significant impact on our students' education experience. As a Special Education Assistant you will assist individual students who are on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) by providing support, explanation, re‑teaching, and instructional help for students.

Responsibilities Include:

• Carrying out the IEP goals as designed by the teacher.
• Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Help students strengthen skills to become more independent.
• Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management; observe, record, and chart behaviors.
• Conferring and planning with teachers to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem solving.
• Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student's progress. Conduct informal assessments to measure students' mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district's data privacy policy.

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

• Associate's Degree
• 60 semester college credits
• Passing score on one of the state‑approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro)
• Competency Grid
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the number of days and hours worked per year

Looking for additional hours? Opportunity to add a bus riding route in the morning, afternoon or both may be available.

Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above.