2026-27 EA1 - Autism/Deaf/Blind/Mod MH - Bridge View

About the role

Bridge View School is a K-12 specialized educational school that serves students with severe-profound, low incident developmental disabilities and autism. The role involves supporting students with functional academics, behavior management, lifting, transferring, and daily care assistance.

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons, and homework sheets; monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities.
• Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
• Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention, and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
• Relate to students in a patient, supportive, and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
• Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night, or field trips.
• Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals, and parents.
• Attend team and school staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One of the following:
• - Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester or 90 quarter credits), OR
• - An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR
• - Passing score on a state-approved test.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Lifting may be required for some positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with a classroom teacher, support staff, and other paraprofessional employees.
• Some ability to perform basic signing with hearing impaired children may be required for certain positions.

Benefits

Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the "Educational Assistants (EA) Full Time" link.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.