Special Education Assistant; DCD - Justice Page

Job Title:

Special Education Assistant (1:1) [DCD] - ) Justice Page

Requisition :
104602
Close Date: 11:59 PM on .
Organizational Unit:
Justice Page Middle )
Site:
Justice Page (0323)
FTE:
79.38 FTE; 31.75 hrs/wk, 41 weeks
Union:
ESP(28)

Functional Area:

Paraprofessional
Salary Range:
27.17 - 30.75
Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintain a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
• Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization, and good communication.
• Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, and de‑escalate personal confrontations.
• Maintain behavior documentation, written observations, and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Monitor work, correct papers, and transition students for medications, meals, buses, and classes.
• Attend to and provide for students’ daily hygiene, personal, and health‑related cares, as directed by licensed staff; assist students in community, recreational, school, and vocational training; provide assistance in classrooms and after‑school programs.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate

AND two (2) years of professional experience working with children.

First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation required within one year.

Job may require walking or standing to a significant degree, working with special‑needs children, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Eligibility is based on passing the required pre‑placement exam.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply and does not deny employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.