Special Education Assistant

Special Education Assistant

Provide direct support to students receiving special education services by assisting with daily living needs, implementing instructional and behavioral plans, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment in alignment with IEPs and district guidelines.

Assist students during arrival and dismissal, including bus loading/unloading, transitions to/from class, and supervision on transportation as required by IEPs.

Support students with self-care needs such as toileting, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living as directed by the case manager.

Monitor student behavior across settings and implement appropriate interventions to address behavioral, social, or safety concerns.

Assist in delivering instruction by supporting learning activities and implementing modifications or accommodations as directed by special education staff.

Provide support within specialized programs (e.g., SUN, EBD), assisting with teacher-directed tasks and student interventions.

Follow and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.

Ensure student safety and appropriate social behavior during recess, playground, and other unstructured activities.

Collect and record data, assist with administering assessments, and document student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.

Maintain accurate and timely records related to IEP services, third-party billing, progress reports, and other required documentation.

Communicate and collaborate with teachers, case managers, and team members to coordinate services and support student success.

Participate in required training, adhere to district policies and procedures, maintain regular attendance, foster inclusive relationships, and perform other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of data privacy rules and regulations related to student information

Basic knowledge of routine computer operations, including email, internet navigation, and word processing

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately

Basic technology skills for completing work tasks and documentation

Collaborative skills to work effectively with staff and families

Ability to work positively and effectively with children with disabilities

Ability to support students with behavioral challenges, including those who may exhibit physical or verbal aggression

Ability to function as a cooperative team member with staff and parents

Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply data privacy practices in daily work

Physical Requirements

Constantly required to move and interact with students including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions or computer use.

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:

Health Partners coverage for medical and dental

403(b) retirement with district match

TRA or PERA Retirement Association benefits

Flexible spending account

Paid time off and leave benefits

** Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.