Special Education Assistant; Vision - Sanford Middle

Overview

Job Title: Special Education Assistant (1:1) [Vision] - ) Sanford Middle

Requisition : 104678

Organizational Unit: Sanford Middle School )

Site: Sanford (0324)

FTE: 0.0; 31.75 hrs/wk, 41 weeks

Union: ESP(28)

Salary Range: 27.17 - 30.75

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist staff to facilitate educational functions, maintaining a safe and productive learning environment while respecting the needs and rights of Special Education students.
• 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 information for systems including IEPs, FBA, and related plans.
• Monitor work, assist with tasks, and coordinate transitions for medications, meals, buses, and classes as directed.
• Attend to daily hygiene and health-related needs as directed by licensed staff; assist students in community, recreational, school, and vocational settings; provide classroom and after-school program support.

One of the following:

• 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 are required within one year.

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with students who have special needs. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam.

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and helping them become college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and helps us better understand, communicate with, and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools 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.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.