Elementary School Education Assistants Special Education Center

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Special Education Class 3B Education Assistant
Center-based positions at elementary school site(s)
Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time
$24.03 per hour based on the current salary schedule plus benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, ora passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
• Able to assist students with classroom assignments.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

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