Substitute Special Education Assistant (SEA) - District Wide - 26-27 SY

About the role

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, ability to create a welcoming environment, a willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and support to students in integrated school and community settings
• Assistance to the teaching staff
• Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students in academic, behavioral and functional areas across school, community and vocational settings
• Implement curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies across environments, under the direction and guidance of a teacher and/or related services staff
• Consistently use proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies
• Maintain student confidentiality, including written records
• Aid with coordination and communication activities with other staff to provide feedback regarding student performance
• Aid with data collection activities (reviewing and documenting student progress both academic and behavior, etc.)
• Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies in dealing with student behavior, physical restraint/management, implement safe space procedure and behavior intervention plans
• Provide supervision during lunch, recess, playground, hallways and field trips
• Participate in on-the-job training and district level training
• Assist with loading and unloading school buses
• Aid with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction
• Maintain records
• Must be working with at least one scholar with an individual education plan throughout their work time, and maintain a daily schedule of support under direction from the case manager
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Hold an Active Department of Public Instruction Certification (Special Education Aide License)
• Must be working with at least one scholar with an individual education plan throughout their work time, and maintain a daily schedule of support under direction from the case manager
• Minimum Qualifications: Hold an Active Department of Public Instruction Certification (Special Education Aide License)
• Required to pick up assignments
• Hold a high school diploma/GED/HSED
• Hold 48 credits post high school or completed the Master Teacher Assessment (MTA)
• MMSD offers MTA for free
• Must have experience working with children (ages 4 -19)
• Can be completed after onboarding completed
• Required to pick up assignments
• Must have the ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb stairs, bend, reach, extend, and kneel within the context of performing job duties
• Desired Qualifications: Hold 48 credits post high school CPR certification and/or First aid training
• Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs
• Fluency in English and Spanish and/or Hmong
• Prior experience working in a public school setting
• Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal
• Prior experience working with children who have disabilities

Skills

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Quality Instructional Practice
• Cultural Competence
• Data Proficiency
• Team Collaboration
• Student & Family Engagement
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$25.47 - 25.47 Hourly Wage

Schedule

Not specified