Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based STARS

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.
• A 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.

Pay

$24.03 per hour based on the current contract plus benefits.

Schedule

Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time.

Benefits

Not specified.

About the Role

This federal setting III program is for students who have social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs that require programming supports not available in less restrictive settings. Students Taught Alternatives Reach Success (STARS) Students are identified for placement based on their individual needs. STARS students are typically more successful in a smaller, structured, predictable setting with a high staff-to-student ratio. Additionally, they may benefit from targeted social/emotional/behavioral support from the school social workers and psychologists who are an integrated part of the STARS program. Students have access to the typical school environment including the general education classroom, cafeteria, hallways, etc; and increase participation as skills are built in the special education environment.

Requirements

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Application Procedure

Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/

Posting Open Until Filled

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Contact Information

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue N.
New Hope, MN 55427