Special Education Program Assistant

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Program) at Green Central Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports students with disabilities, assists with IEP goals, and helps create individualized lessons under supervision.

Qualified candidates have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits in Education or a related field, or a ParaPro score of 460+, plus two years of experience with children. First Aid/CPR/CPI training within one year is required.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment.
• Passing ParaPro score of 460+ with high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with children; additional education may substitute.

Aufgaben

• Provide support services to children with disabilities and assist staff to facilitate educational functions and safe learning environments.
• Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior and individual instruction.
• Monitor student activities, explain norms and disciplinary consequences, and de-escalate confrontations.
• Maintain behavior documentation and anecdotal files for IEP, FBA, and related assessments.
• Monitor transitions for medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Attend to daily hygiene and health-related cares as directed by licensed staff; support extracurricular activities.
• Encouraged to work additional hours as bus aide.

Kenntnisse

Behavior support

Communication

De-escalation

Student assistance

Ausbildung

60 semester hours in Education/related field

ParaPro score 460+ with HS diploma/GED

Two years experience with children

Associate's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Program) at Green Central Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports students with disabilities, assists with IEP goals, and helps create individualized lessons under supervision.

Qualified candidates have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits in Education or a related field, or a ParaPro score of 460+, plus two years of experience with children. First Aid/CPR/CPI training within one year is required.