Special Education Assistant – (2024-2025) Sanford, (Physically & Other Health Impaired_POHI)

Job title: Special Education Assistant – (2024-2025) Sanford, (Physically & Other Health Impaired_POHI)

Company: Minneapolis Public Schools

Job description: Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.Job Title: Special Education Assistant – (2024-2025) Sanford, (Physically & Other Health Impaired_POHI) and Requisition ID number: 102098Close Date: 11:59 PM onOrganizational Unit: Sanford Middle School (10000091)Site: Sanford (0324)FTE: 79.38 FTE; 31.75 hours/week (41 weeks); this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full timeUnion: ESP(28)Functional Area: ParaprofessionalResume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.SUMMARYUnder general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.

• Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization and good communications.

• Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations.

• Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).

• Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes.

• Attend to and provide for students’ daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assist students in community, recreational, school and vocational training. Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs.

CLASS DESIGNATIONSIntervention SEA: Provide support in the least restrictive environment so students are successful in resource settings; ensure behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings. Personal transportation is required as position may vary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDCompletion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higherORA passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)ANDTwo years of experience working with children. Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at the discretion of Human Resources. Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate’s degree in in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignmentExperience in working with individuals with disabilitiesLICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSFirst Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTA job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam.Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Sanford Middle School (10000091) | Sanford (0324) | Paraprofessional

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Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:41:40 GMT

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