Education Support Professional; Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders; ASD), Emotional
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Education Support Professional (Special
Education:
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Emotional / Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD))
- Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Educ Program, Classroom or Intervener Assistants - Date Posted:
4/29/2025 - Location:
Alliance Education Center, Rosemount MN - Date Available:
08/27/2025
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted:
April 29, 2025
Position Title:
Education Support Professional, Special Education
Assignment Location:
Alliance Education Center, Rosemount, MN in the Students with Uniquen Needs (SUN) Program
Hours per Day: 7.5
Schedule: 7:30a.m.
- 3p.m., Monday through Friday, following school calendar as assigned
Anticipated Start Date:
August 27, 2025
Starting At: Starting pay rate: $22.55 / hour per the E ducation Support Professional Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the direct supervision of program assistant directors/principals, our paraprofessionals aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) goals in areas such as: educational, communication, emotional, physical, and behavioral. Eduation Support Prfoessionals work with students individually and in small groups on these goal areas, along with additional goals set by speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners, and other professionals working with students.
In this role, one helps model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and during socialization. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. A Education Support Prfoessional is part of a team environment, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the team and the success of the students.
The Education Support Professionals role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 students in their daily routines, including escorting students 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 in order 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.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted:
April 29, 2025
Position Title:
Education Support Professional, Special Education
Assignment Location:
Alliance Education Center, Rosemount, MN in the Students with Uniquen Needs (SUN) Program
Hours per Day: 7.5
Schedule: 7:30a.m.
- 3p.m., Monday through Friday, following school calendar as assigned
Anticipated Start Date:
August 27, 2025
Starting At: Starting pay rate: $22.55 / hour per the E ducation Support Professional Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the direct supervision of program assistant directors/principals, our paraprofessionals aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) goals in areas such as: educational, communication, emotional, physical, and behavioral. Eduation Support Prfoessionals work with students individually and in small groups on these goal areas, along with additional goals set by speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners, and other professionals working with students.
In this role, one helps model and encourage respect,…
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