Special Education Assistant Sanford Middle

Job Title:

Special Education Assistant (1:1) - ) Sanford Middle

Requisition

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: Sanford Middle School )

Site:
Sanford (0324)

FTE: 79.38

FTE; 31.75hrs/week; 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.

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 meet 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.
• 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 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 assists with transitions for medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Attends to and provides daily hygiene, personal and health-related care 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 classroom environment and materials 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.

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

Personal transportation is required as position may move from site to site.

• High School Diploma/GED; AND monitors completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment; OR
• Passing score of 460…