Special Needs Child Care Worker

White Bear Lake Area Schools; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

First aid training

CPR training

Child development training

Ongoing staff development

Strong team environment

Job summary

White Bear Lake Area Schools seeks a dedicated Special Needs Child Care Assistant to support students with special needs enrolled in Extended Day Programs, which operate before and after school on weekdays from September through June. The role involves direct student support, behavior modeling, and collaboration with staff at multiple sites in White Bear Lake and Hugo.

Shift times are 2:00-5:30 PM with on-the-job training for first aid, CPR, child development, and working with special needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Moderate experience working with children.
• AA/AS degree or 60 semester credits or competency portfolio or Parapro Test.
• Background check must be completed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students during program activities in various group settings.
• Foster student engagement by modeling appropriate behavior and communication.
• Assist with adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement behavior support strategies and ensure student safety.
• Maintain documentation and communicate observations to the Site Supervisor.
• Attend required training and staff meetings to support growth.

Skills

Moderate experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS degree or 60 credits

MN Paraprofessional Assessment

Competency portfolio

Job description

Overview

White Bear Lake Area Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Child Care Assistant to support students with special needs enrolled in Extended Day Programs, which operate before and after school on weekdays from September through June. These programs provide enriching opportunities that celebrate youth with diverse interests, talents, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with special needs during program activities in individual, small group, or large group settings.
• Foster student engagement by modeling and encouraging appropriate behavior, communication, and participation.
• Assist with adapting activities and environments to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement behavior support strategies and ensure student safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate observations to the Site Supervisor as needed.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings to maintain compliance and support professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Moderate experience working with children.
• Hold an AA/AS degree,
• OR have completed 60 semester credits,
• OR have an approved competency portfolio,
• OR have passed the MN Paraprofessional Assessment (Parapro Test).
• Successful completion of background check.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting at $22.91/hour.
• On-the-job, paid training for first aid, CPR, child development and working with special needs children.
• Ongoing staff development.
• Strong team environment.

Location & Shift Times

Shift times - 2:00-5:30 PM; hours may vary based on site needs and staff availability.

• Birch Lake: 1616 Birch Lake Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
• North Star: 15198 Forest Blvd N, Hugo, MN 55038.
• Lakeaires: 3963 Van Dyke St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
• Lincoln: 1961 6th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
• Matoska: 2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
• Oneka: 4888 Heritage Parkway North, Hugo, MN 55038.
• Otter: 1401 County Road H2, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
• Willow: 3375 Willow Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
• Vadnais: 3645 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and enjoy working in a collaborative, fun, and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply today!