Special Education Aide

Job Duties

Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.

Supports client health and hygiene.

Utilizes infection control procedures.

Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.

Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.

Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.

Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.

Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.

Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.

Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.

Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.

Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.

Manages behavioral crisis safely.

Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.

Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.

Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.

Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.

Provides transportation / community mobility.

Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Demonstrates knowledge of organization

Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

At least two years of college credits in any discipline/degree field (usually 60 credits if earned in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education;

An associate’s degree or higher in any discipline/degree field;

Three or more years supporting students with disabilities in Minnesota schools or other states with similar competency areas A passing score on an approved, formal assessment (*see below) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

Minimum Experience Required

Must be 21 years of age

Must demonstrate proficiency in the English language

Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Demonstrates moderate computer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information, how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$21.10 - $24.50 / Hourly

Postal Code

56320

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

PARAP

Job Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!

401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually

Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually

As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness