Special Education Assistant; ASD - Edison

Job Title

Special Education Assistant (1:1) [ASD] - ) Edison High

Minneapolis Public Schools, Edison High (School : ), Site:
Edison (0352). FTE: 84.38

FTE; 33.75 hrs/week; 41 weeks. Salary: $26.37 - $29.85 per hour. Benefits:
Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, HSA & FSA, Retirement plan.

Responsible for providing a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualized lessons and activities for students with disabilities; promotes student independence, academic and social inclusion, and self‑advocacy skills; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

• Provides support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities enrolled in MPS; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies, quality standards, and the Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants.
• Assists MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment in the least restrictive environment possible, that is also sensitive to individual needs and legal rights of Special Education students.
• Assists students in learning processes; applies Prevent, Teach, Reinforce behavior intervention plans, reinforces positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages opportunities for peer socialization.
• Monitors student activities, promotes respect, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de‑escalates personal confrontations, and enforces district policies and rules of conduct.
• Monitors assigned students and records data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintains files and keeps records of student progress and activities.
• Maintains behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for SAIL, IEP, and FBA.
• Monitors work, corrects papers and transitions students for medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Attends to and provides for students’ daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff.
• Promotes student independence in community, recreational, school and leisure activities, and vocational training.
• Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or principal.
• Prepares the classroom environment and material to be utilized by students; provides assistance with students in classrooms, special projects, and after‑school programs.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, records and MPS information.

• Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
  • High School Diploma/GED; AND monitors completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or related area; OR
  • Passing score of 460 on the Para Pro Assessment; AND
  • Two (2) years of paid experience working with children; OR
  • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Knowledge:
  • Classroom policies, procedures and processes.
  • Methods and techniques to assist students in reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.
  • Local community resources and regional community services programs.
  • Basic principles of record keeping and records management.
  • Computers utilizing standard and specialized software.
  • Safety rules and regulations.
• Skills:
  • Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
  • Assisting children and special needs students and assessing educational needs.
  • Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
  • Reacting appropriately to…