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November 16, 2024

Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis

FULL TIME & TEMPORARY


Special Education Assistant - (2024-2025) Anthony Middle (SB3) (TEMPORARY POSITION)

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Job Title: Special Education Assistant - (2024-2025) Anthony Middle (SB3) (TEMPORARY POSITION) and Requisition ID number: 102490
Close Date: 11:59 PM on
Organizational Unit: Anthony Middle (10000005)
Site: Anthony (0300)
FTE: 79.37 FTE; (41 weeks); this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: ESP(28)
Functional Area: Paraprofessional

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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TEMPORARY POSITION COVERAGE NEEDED UNTIL 06/06/2025



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.


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.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher
OR
A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro Assessessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the Para Pro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
AND
Two 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment
Experience in working with individuals with disabilities


LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
A 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.


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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 | Anthony Middle (10000005) | Anthony (0300) | Paraprofessional

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