Out of School Time Special Education Assistant

Overview

Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our Out of School Time team this school year as an Out of School Time Education Assistant. The Special Education staff will support services (academic, functional, and transition instruction) to eligible students in the special education setting, and will provide targeted support and instruction to students with disabilities in the general education setting.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Schools Site Coordinator and Instructional Lead.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission:
To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

BCCS Core Values:
Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

• We stand front and center
• We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
• We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
• Our diversity fuels learning
• We fiercely lead in justice-centered education

Program starts 9/21/2026. Positions available at Brooklyn Center Elementary (BCE) and Brooklyn Center Middle & High School (BCS). Available shifts: M–Th, 3:00–4:15 pm at BCE; M–Th, 6:00–7:45 am and 3:30–5:00 pm fts are flexible and will be scheduled with the Site Coordinator.

Pay: $20.47–$25.69/hour based on experience and education.

• Assist students with instructional and non-instructional activities, including homework, classroom assignments, toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility, etc.
• Establish positive relationships with students and act as a role model for appropriate social skills and behaviors in all situations.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Help teacher(s) manage student behavior by applying proactive strategies.
• Assume safety responsibilities for students in all environments.
• Review student IEPs.
• Reinforce instruction through individual or small group activities; keep students focused on tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist students with learning organizational and computer literacy skills.
• Maintain service logs and records on students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of English language structure and content, including spelling, grammar, and rules of composition.
• General knowledge of curriculum and training design principles and methods.
• General knowledge of teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
• Experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, officials, associates, parents, and the general public.

• Experience working as an educational or teacher’s assistant, education support professional, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications; work may involve operating machines and observing surroundings; may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, blood borne pathogens, and personal protective equipment in certain settings; may involve wearing a mask in a pandemic outbreak;

work is generally in a moderately noisy location.

• 403(b)/457 retirement plans
• Pet Insurance
• Full service community schools
• All One Health:
  Supportive counseling and coaching
• Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
• Staff Wellness Opportunities:
  Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
• Kavira Health Clinic:
  Onsite medical care
• Good Human Work:
  Therapy as Needed program

Brooklyn Center Community Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status in accordance with applicable Equal Opportunity laws and regulations.

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