Special Education Assistant (Program) [ASD] - (2026-2027) Windom

Under 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. Provides support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assists MPS 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; works with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning. Assists students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization and good communications. Monitors student activities, promotes respect, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations. Maintains behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for SAIl, IEP, and FBA. Monitors work, corrects papers and transitions students for medications, meals, buses and classes. Attends to and provides for students' daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assists students in community, recreational, school and vocational training. Provides assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs.