Special Education Assistant; OHD); Temporary; Justice Page Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

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Job Title:

Special Education Assistant (OHD) (Temporary) - Justice Page and

Requisition r:
105110

Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:
Justice Page School )

Site:
Justice Page (0323)

FTE: .7938 FTE; 31.75 hours/week
; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:
ESP(28)

Salary Range:

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Temporary Assignment

10/19/2026-12/16/2026

Following July 15th, current MPS Special Education Assistants are ineligible for voluntary transfers within their job title through the end of the school year. The SEA transfer process for the following school year will reopen in early spring. (MFT #59 Contract Article 20.3)

SUMMARY 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; promotes student independence, academic and social inclusion, as well as self-advocacy skills; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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 materiel 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…