Long-term Substitute Early Childhood Special Education Assistant at Hope Learning Center

Long-term Substitute for Early Childhood Special Education Assistant at New Hope Learning Center

Position Type:

Substitute/Non-licensed substitutes

Date Posted:

11/25/2025

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

until filled

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LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

New Hope Learning Center or other district site as determined by program leadership

7.0 hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time

Rate of pay is $22.54 per hour, no benefits included, ESST hours provided upon eligibility

Dates: TBD

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environment

* Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students

* Engage and maintain positive relationship and interact with all children in the classroom

* Support the classroom teacher and special education staff with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systems

* Provide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards

* Assist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations

* Work as a team member with all classroom staff

* Honor all families with regard toward culture and diversity

* Attend staff and classroom team meetings as directed

* Works with individuals and/or small groups when assigned by classroom teacher and/or special education staff.

* Provides support for students in crisis and individualized interventions based on student need as directed by the general education teacher and/or the special education staff.

* Engage in classroom discussions, communicate respectfully and be open to feedback and opportunities to learn.

* Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.

* Other duties as assigned by teacher or administration

QUALIFICATIONS

* At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment

* Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.

* Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset

* Cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness

* Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers).

* This includes the ability to: lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children; and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of young children.

* Bilingual preferred

* Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.

* Sensitivity to confidentiality.

* Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner.

* Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply on-line at

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Anh Tran

Human Resources Program Director

4148 Winnetka Avenue N.

New Hope, MN 55427