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Education Assistant for Special Education Resource

Robbinsdale Area Schools (MN)

Robbinsdale, MNContract$24.03/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.03/hr
Location
Robbinsdale, MN
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The school seeks a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, providing supervision, instruction, clerical support, and crisis assistance during a seven‑hour workday. The role includes lifting, carrying materials, organizing assignments, and collaborating with teachers, while adhering to confidentiality and district equity values.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Word ProcessingFilingComputer FamiliarityPatient, Calm and Understanding MannerSensitivity to ConfidentialityStrong Organizational Skills

Qualifications

At Least Two Years of College Credits or Associate's Degree or Passing ParaPro AssessmentExperience Working With Students With Cognitive Disabilities Physical Disabilities and Behavior ProblemsAble to Attend Work Regularly and Report to Work in a Timely MannerAble to Assist Students With Classroom AssignmentsDemonstrates Strong Organizational Skills and Ability to Prioritize Multiple TasksWillingness to Lift Carry and Physically Manage as Necessary

Full job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Special Education Class 3A Education Assistant Resource at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School 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.

Equity 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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