Substitute Special Education Assistant

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools seeks a Substitute Special Education Assistant to support students with IEP goals across classrooms, lunch areas, buses and common spaces. The role involves carrying out IEP-based goals, providing accommodations, and assisting in inclusive settings.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to adapt to daily needs across district settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with students with physical, cognitive and/or mild behavioral needs preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be a team member.
• Flexibility based on program and student needs.
• Ability to assist students in individual or group settings and in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in line with each student’s IEP.
• Assist students in individual and group settings.
• Provide instructional interventions or accommodations as outlined in IEP.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver instruction.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, field trips and bus duty.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Address disagreements constructively and follow building policies.

Skills

High School diploma

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Experience with special needs

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Assignment Details

Title: Substitute Special Education Assistnat

Assignment Details

Title: Substitute Special Education Assistnat Location: Opportunites available district wide Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Job Summary

In the absence of the Special Education Paraprofessional, the substitute will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.

Essential Functions

• Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s individual education plan.
• Assist student(s) in individual and group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting. This could include in the community or volunteer setting.
• Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
• Team with the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to deliver classroom instruction.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
• Assist the individual student in self-help and independent living skills.
• Supervise student(s) during lunch, time out situations, recess, field trips, and emergency situations or in temporary absence of the teacher due to emergency or restrictive procedure situation.
• Monitor classroom instruction for purpose of ensuring student progress and a safe learning environment.
• Bus duty that could involve riding the bus and following through with prescribed bus programs, meeting the bus, and reporting about student’s bus behavior/needs to the case manager.
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Develop effective working relationships with students.
• Support building and classroom discipline policy.
• Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
• Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
• Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
• Other special education related duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.

Qualifications

• MInimum of High School diploma
• Experience working with students with physical, cognitive and/or mild behavioral needs preferred
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
• Ability to assist students in individual or group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive education setting as well as in the community as a job coach.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher.
• Ability to work with students and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.