Special Education Assistant; ASD SERIS - Loring Elementary

Job Title:

Special Education Assistant (ASD) [SERIS] - ) Loring Elementary

Requisition
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Loring Elementary )
Site:
Loring (0140)
FTE: 78.75 FTE - 31.5 hrs/week
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.

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, as well as 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 the 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, sensitive to the 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, and 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 records of student progress and activities.
• Maintains 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).
• 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, 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; 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.

Bilingual:
Interpret and translate all information relating to the educational programming for students who have both Special Education and English Language Learner needs. Requires oral and written fluency in English and a second language and bicultural background. Work in conjunction with Special Education and regular education teachers.

• Special Education – Amharic
• Special Education – Cambodian
• Special Education – Hmong
• Special Education – Liberian
• Special Education – Oromo
• Special Education – Somali
• Special Education – Spanish
• Special Education – Tibetan
• Special Education – Vietnamese

Provides support in the least restrictive environment so that students can be successful in resource settings; ensures that Prevent, Teach, Reinforce behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education…