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Education Assistant for Special Education Resource at Robbinsdale Transition Center

Robbinsdale Area Schools (MN)

New Hope, MNContract$24.03/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

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

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ParaPro Or Paraeducator Assessment Passing ScoreAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Special Education Assistant provides supervision, instruction, and clerical support to students with disabilities at the Robbinsdale Transition Center, assisting teachers and handling crisis situations while performing organizational tasks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Word ProcessingFilingComputer Familiarity

Qualifications

Associate Degree or HigherTwo Years College CreditsParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment Passing ScoreExperience Working With Cognitive, Physical, and Behavior DisabilitiesPatient Calm and Understanding MannerSensitivity to ConfidentialityAbility to Attend Work Regularly and Report TimelyAbility to Assist Students With Classroom AssignmentsStrong Organizational Skills and Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

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.

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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