STARS Education Assistant (Special Ed) - 7 hr/day, Benefits

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Education Assistant for the STARS program at Sandburg Middle School. Seven hours per day with 6.5 paid hours and 30 minutes lunch.

Pay is $24.75 per hour based on the current contract, plus benefits. The position supports students with disabilities in a federal setting III program, with supervision and instructional assistance, clerical tasks, crisis support, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment.
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
• Able to assist students with classroom assignments.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Skills

Word processing

Filing

Computer familiarity

Patient and calm demeanor

Confidentiality awareness

Regular attendance

Assist students with assignments

Strong organizational skills

Education

Two years of college credits (MN)

Associate's or higher degree

ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment score

Job description

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Education Assistant for the STARS program at Sandburg Middle School. Seven hours per day with 6.5 paid hours and 30 minutes lunch.

Pay is $24.75 per hour based on the current contract, plus benefits. The position supports students with disabilities in a federal setting III program, with supervision and instructional assistance, clerical tasks, crisis support, and collaboration with teachers and staff.