Temp Special Education Assistant: Inclusive Class Support

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Temporary Special Education Assistant to support licensed teachers in Justice Page School. The role focuses on students with mild to severe cognitive disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and goal attainment through targeted activities.

Under supervision, the assistant helps implement individualized instruction, monitors progress, and reinforces classroom expectations.

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or related area.
• OR a passing score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment AND a high school diploma/GED.
• AND two years of paid experience working with children; or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teachers to support students with disabilities and to implement individualized lessons.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and promote independence.
• Apply behavior support plans and reinforce positive behavior.
• Monitor student activities and record progress for assessments.
• Assist with daily routines, health-related tasks, and transitions between activities.
• Provide customer service to parents and guardians and communicate respectfully.

Skills

Monitoring behavior

Student learning support

Communication with children

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Education

60 semester credits

ParaPro 460+

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Temporary Special Education Assistant to support licensed teachers in Justice Page School. The role focuses on students with mild to severe cognitive disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and goal attainment through targeted activities.

Under supervision, the assistant helps implement individualized instruction, monitors progress, and reinforces classroom expectations.