Special Education Assistant (SERIS) - (2026-2027) Pratt

About the role

The Special Education Assistant (SERIS) supports students with special needs in a learning environment. They assist MPS staff in developing and implementing appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities. They help students meet their therapy and education goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities
• Aid MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintain a safe and productive learning environment
• Work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning
• Assist in reinforcing positive behavior, providing individual instruction, socialization, and good communication
• Maintain behavior documentation, written observations, and anecdotal information files for SAIL, IEP, and FBA
• Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms, and de-escalate personal confrontations
• Attend to and provide for students' daily hygiene, personal, and health-related cares
• Support students in community, recreational, school, and vocational training
• Assist students in classrooms and after-school programs

Requirements

• Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher OR a passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment
• Two years of experience working with children
• Associate's degree in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field (preferred)
• First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation within one year
• Eligibility for position based on passing a criminal background check

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds