Special Education Assistant (SERIS) - (2026-2027) Justice Page
$56,514–$63,960 year
On-site · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
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. 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. 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 SAIl, IEP, and FBA. 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
- Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher
- OR
- A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- AND
- Two years of experience working with children.
- Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources.
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