Special Education Assistant (1x1) (2026-2027) Transition Plus - Multiple Positions Available
Posting Notes: No established closing date; Transition Plus (10000102); Transition Plus (0380); Paraprofessional
About the role
Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals. Disability focus areas include ASD, DCD, EBD, POHI, and Vision. This is a candidate pool for multiple 1x1 SEA support positions for the 2026‑2027 school year. Minneapolis Public Schools values diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply; diversity of the workforce provides a competitive advantage and helps better understand, communicate with, and educate the diverse student body.
Responsibilities
- Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintain a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students.
- Work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
- Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization, and good communication.
- Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, and de‑escalate personal confrontations.
- Maintain behavior documentation, written observations, and anecdotal information files for the Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
- Monitor work, correct papers, and transition students for medications, meals, buses, and classes.
- Attend to and provide for students' daily hygiene, personal, and health‑related cares as directed by licensed staff.