Special Education Assistant (1:1) [DCD] - (2026-2027) Justice Page
$56,514–$63,960 year
On-site · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist Minneapolis Public Schools staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintain 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. Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for SAIl, IEP, and 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.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area
- Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution
- A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- AND Two (2) years of professional experience working with children
- First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.
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