Special Education Assistant (1:1) [POHI] - (2026-2027) Camden High

Amharic

• Special Education – Amharic

Cambodian

• Special Education – Cambodian

Hmong

• Special Education – Hmong

Liberian

• Special Education – Liberian

Oromo

• Special Education – Oromo

Somali

• Special Education – Somali

Spanish

• Special Education – Spanish

Tibetan

• Special Education – Tibetan

Vietnamese

• Special Education – Vietnamese

Classroom Policies and Procedures

Knowledge of classroom policies, procedures and processes.

Assisting Students with Disabilities

Methods and techniques to assist students in reading, writing and mathematics.

Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.

Community Resources

Local community resources and regional community services programs.

Record Keeping

Basic principles of record keeping and records management.

Software Proficiency

Computers utilizing standard and specialized software.

Behavior Management

Skill in monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.

Collaboration

Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.

Reacting appropriately to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems.

Communicating effectively with children.

Following verbal and written instructions.

Working collaboratively with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Communication

Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms.

Physical Demands

Work is performed in a classroom environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently.

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree and working with special needs children.

Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Training and Certifications

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required.
• Special Education Assistant Onboarding Training is required within sixty (60) days of date of employment.
• First Aid/CPR/AED, de-escalation and crisis response training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one (1) year of date of employment based on assignment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED;
• Monitors completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment;
• OR Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment;
• AND Two (2) years of paid experience working with children;
• OR Equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

License and Certification

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required.

Employment Considerations

• Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.

Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body.

Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.