Special Education Assistant (1x1) (2026-2027) Transition Plus - Multiple Positions Available

Summary

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

• ASD
• DCD
• EBD
• POHI
• Vision

Essential Functions

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities
• Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains 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
• Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations
• Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for 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
• Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with children

Licenses and Certifications Required

• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
• Special Education Orientation within one year

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• 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

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.

Posting Notes

• [No Established Closing Date]
• Transition Plus (10000102)
• Transition Plus (0380)
• Paraprofessional