Associate Educator Classroom Support; Pratt Elementary

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Associate Educator - (Classroom Support) ) Pratt Elementary

104514

No established closing date; open until filled

Pratt Elementary )

Pratt (0156)

75.00 FTE / 30 hours; 41 weeks (based on full‑time equivalency with 1.0 being full time)

ESP (28)

Paraprofessional

27.17 – 30.75

Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, HSA & FSA, Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

Internal ESP candidates rate of pay is pursuant to collective bargaining agreement (ESP Local #59).

• 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; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• 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 the individual needs and legal rights of special education students; works with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
• 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 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 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 used 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.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as‑needed basis.

Intervention SEA:
Provide support in the least restrictive environment so students are successful in resource settings; ensure behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings. Personal transportation is required as position may vary.

Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or a passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro…