Special Education Assistant - SEA Cadre Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Assistant - SEA Cadre (2026-2027) 7 positions available

Overview

Job Title:

Special Education Assistant - SEA Cadre ) 7 positions available

Requisition :
104206
Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: W Harry Davis )
Site:
Davis Center (0001)
FTE:
78.78 FTE - 31.5 hrs/week (41 weeks) (based on 1.0 = full time)
Union:
ESP(28)

Functional Area:

Paraprofessional
Salary Range: $26.37 - $29.85
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.

Summary

Under general supervision, Special Education Assistants (SEA) provide a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assist Minneapolis Public School (MPS) staff to develop and implement appropriate individualized lessons and activities for students with disabilities; and help students to meet their therapy and education goals. CADRE team members provide city-wide assistance to special needs students, ranging from Birth to 21 years of age, at schools throughout the District.

SEAs on the CADRE team support the sick days and paid leaves for over 750 MPS Special Education Assistants. CADRE positions are permanent employees who work daily and are eligible for benefits.

Essential Functions

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 effective communication.

Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, and de-escalate personal confrontations.

Maintain behavior documentation, written observations, and anecdotal records for SAIL, IEP, and FBA processes.

Monitor work, correct papers, and transition students for medications, meals, buses, and classes.

Attend to daily hygiene and health-related care as directed by licensed staff; assist students in community, recreational, school, and vocational settings; provide assistance in classrooms and after-school programs.

Serve as a reserve/substitute SEA. May be assigned on an emergency basis to support schools/programs across disability areas. Personal transportation may be required for site-to-site coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

Sixty (60) semester or Ninety (90) quarter college credits OR a high school diploma/GED with a passing score of at least 460 on the Para Pro Assessessment.

Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults. Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at HR discretion. Related experience may also be considered.

Ability to secure personal transportation for travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in Child Development or a related field.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Bilingual in Somali, Spanish, or Hmong.

Additional License and Certification

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

Physical Demands and Working Environment

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

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

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is a Minneapolis Public Schools core value and essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. The district will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

MPS strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: No Established Closing Date | W Harry Davis ) | Davis Center (0001) | Paraprofessional

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