Education Support Professional; Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder; ASD), Developmenta

Education Support Professional (Special

Education:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD))

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917

Position Title: Education Support Professional, Special Education

Assignment

Location:

Dakota County Technical Center, Rosemount, MN, supporting students in the Transitional Ed Service Alternative Program (TESA)

Hours per Day: 7.5 Hours

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, following school calendar as assigned

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

Starting Pay Rate: $22.55 / hour per the Education Support Professionals Contract

Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the direct supervision of program assistant directors/principals, Education Support Professionals aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) goals in areas such as educational, communication, emotional, physical, and behavioral. They work with students individually and in small groups, with additional goals set by speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners, and other professionals.

They model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and socialization. Professionalism, empathy, and a non‑judgmental approach are essential for ensuring student safety, growth, and appropriate behaviors at school and in the community.

• Assist classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing student educational programming.
• Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the teacher or other professionals, to provide differentiated instruction, accomplish objectives and meet student needs.
• Implement charting, data collection, paperwork preparation, and other monitoring techniques to ensure student success in a variety of areas, such as behavioral, social, and educational.
• Assist licensed staff in the implementation of classroom management and behavioral interventions, creating an environment appropriate for learning.
• Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de‑escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors. May be required to use physical restraints.
• Assist student in his/her daily routine, including helping the student with personal cares, mobility, and daily living, escorting the student during arrival and departure and to special classes or therapy, providing supervision in school areas such as lunch, the playground or gym, and at school related activities off site.
• Facilitate activities with a student or small group under the direction of the teacher, therapist or other related services staff.
• Assist students with developing appropriate social skills and behavior, through a variety of methods including modeling, lessons, incentive plans, and charting.
• Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
• Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, fellow assistants, and other program/school staff to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
• Participate in training/in‑service as assigned, in accordance to the contract.
• Perform other job‑related duties, as assigned.

• Willingness and ability to work with students receiving a high‑level of special education services.
• Must be highly qualified:
  Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts showing 60 completed semester credits, an Associate’s (or higher) degree, or a passing score on the Para Pro assessment.
• Previous experience working with children and/or individuals with special needs, with general knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the teaching of students. Other work history may be considered.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through building and maintaining collaborative and positive relationships.
• Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management and implement restrictive procedures.
• Ability to obtain PCA certification from the Department of Human Services.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal…