EA- Special Educ - RiverEast Elem​/Secondary

General Information

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time EA1 - Special Educ 10 Mo for our River East Elem/Secondary in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

• One of the following:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)
  • an AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree
  • passing score on a state-approved test
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Lifting may be required for some positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with a classroom teacher, support staff and other paraprofessional employees.
• Some ability to perform basic signing with hearing impaired children may be required for certain positions.

• Experience working with children with disabilities.

• Assist in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons and homework sheets, monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities. Record student progress on appropriate documents and maintain official school district student records.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation and housekeeping of the classroom by cleaning, arranging or storing materials, furniture, equipment and written documents and files.
• Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
• Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
• Relate to students in a patient, supportive and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
• Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night or field trips.
• Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals and parents.
• Participate in staffing and conferences related to students and to the program by reporting on data collected, providing feedback on data, and reporting pupil progress for the classroom and program (evening meetings when needed).
• Assist the instructional team in providing individualized instruction by tutoring students who need extra help in completing assignments, providing enrichment activities for students, supervising study sessions, and organizing and implementing applications of the computer as a supplemental instructional tool.
• Assist in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
• Attend team and school staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a 10 month position working 37.5 hours per week. Pay range for this position is $23.24 - $33.32 EA1 and $26.34 - $40.61 EA2. Maximum hiring step EA1 is step fourteen (14); maximum hiring step EA2 is step fifteen (15). Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page.

• Transcript
  - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. Official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
• Veteran's Preference
  - Eligible veterans applying for a job where veteran's preference applies must submit a legible copy of DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your application.
• Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks
  - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.