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Education Assistant for Special Education Resource at Robbinsdale Transition Center

Robbinsdale Area Schools (MN)

New Hope, MNJob$24.03/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.03/hr
Location
New Hope, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Passing Score On ParaPro Or Paraeducator Assessment

Job overview

Robbinsdale Area Schools (MN) is hiring an Education Assistant for Special Education Resource at Robbinsdale Transition Center. The Special Education Assistant provides supervision and instruction to students with disabilities, offers clerical and organizational support to teachers, works with individuals or small groups on assignments, assists students in crisis, and performs other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

Key focus areas include Assist in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities, Provide clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed, and Work with individuals or small groups on assignments presented by teachers.

Important skills include Word Processing, Filing, Computer Familiarity, Patient, Calm, and Understanding. Preferred (not required): Ability To Prioritize Multiple Tasks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Word ProcessingFilingComputer FamiliarityPatientCalmUnderstandingSensitivity to ConfidentialityStrong Organizational SkillsAbility to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

Qualifications

Two Years College Credits or 60 Credits in MNAssociate's Degree or HigherPassing Score on ParaPro or Paraeducator AssessmentExperience Working With Students Who Have Cognitive DisabilitiesExperience Working With Students Who Have Physical DisabilitiesExperience Working With Students Who Have Behavior ProblemsAbility to Attend Work Regularly

Full job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Special Education Class 3A Education Assistant Resource at Robbinsdale Transition Center Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time $24.03 per hour based on the current EA contract salary schedule plus benefits   RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities. Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed. Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers. Provides support for students in crisis. Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary. Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.   QUALIFICATIONS

At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred. Word processing, filing and computer familiarity. Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students. Sensitivity to confidentiality. Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner. Able to assist students with classroom assignments. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/   POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

E quity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance   Anh Tran Human Resources Program Director 4148 Winnetka Avenue N. New Hope, MN 55427

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