Education Support Professional
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, School Counseling & Student Support
Education Support Professional (Special
Education:
Therapeutic Education Alternative)
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Program, Classroom or Intervener Assistants
Date Posted: 6/16/2026
Date Available:
08/26/2026
Position Title:
Education Support Professional, Special Education
Assignment
Location:
Lebanon Education Center, Apple Valley, MN, in the Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) Program
Hours per Day: 7.5.
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Anticipated
Start Date:
June 26, 2026. Starting pay rate: $22.55 per hour.
Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the direct supervision of program assistant directors/principals, the ESP aids students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) goals in areas such as educational, communication, emotional, physical, and behavioral. The ESP works with students individually and in small groups on these goal areas, along with additional goals set by speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners, and other professionals working with students.
The ESP helps model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and socialization. The role requires professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach when working with students receiving special education services to ensure safety and growth, and to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The ESP is part of a team, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the team and the students.
The role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
- Assist classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing student educational programming.
- Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the teacher or other professionals, to provide differentiated instruction and meet student needs.
- Implement charting, data collection, paperwork preparation, and other monitoring techniques to ensure student success in areas such as behavioral, social, and educational.
- Assist licensed staff in the implementation of classroom management and behavioral interventions, creating an environment appropriate for learning.
- Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de‑escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors. May be required to use physical restraints.
- Assist students in their daily routines, including escorting students during arrival and departure, and to special classes or therapy sessions, providing supervision in school areas such as lunch, the playground, gym, and at school‑related activities off site.
- Facilitate activities with a student or small group under the direction of the teacher, therapist or other related services staff.
- Assist students with developing appropriate social skills and behavior, through using modeling, lessons, incentive plans, and charting.
- Help maintain safety of all students and the environment.
- Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, fellow assistants, and other program/school staff to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
- Participate in training/in‑service as assigned, in accordance with the contract.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
- Willingness and ability to work with students receiving a high‑level of special education services.
- Must be highly qualified:
Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts showing 60 completed semester credits, an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR a passing score on the Para Pro assessment. - Previous experience working with children and/or individuals with special needs, with general knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the teaching of students. Other work history may be considered.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through building and maintaining collaborative and positive relationships.
- Willingness to complete training in…
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