Brainerd Public Schools
Job Title:
Special Education Assistant
Level:
K-4
Reports To:
Principal
Salary:
Per Education Assistant Contract (Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Education Assistant contract located on the district website)
Start Date:
08/26/2024
Hours:
7.5 hours per day, 173 duty days per school year
Non‑Exempt
Full Benefits:
paid sick and personal leave
Union:
ED MN – Educational Assistant
Job Summary The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
Essential Functions
Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s individual education plan.
Assist student(s) in individual and group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting, including community or volunteer settings.
Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
Team with the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to deliver classroom instruction.
Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
Assist the individual student in self‑help and independent living skills – dressing, toileting, eating, assistive devices, and support students in developmentally adaptive physical education activities and Special Olympics events.
Supervise students during lunch, time‑out situations, recess, field trips, and emergency situations or in a temporary absence of the teacher.
Monitor classroom instruction to ensure student progress and maintain a safe learning environment.
Bus duty: ride the bus, follow prescribed bus programs, meet the bus, and report on student bus behavior/needs to the case manager.
Participate physically with students in activities being taught.
Collaborate with Special Education Teachers, Classroom teachers and related service providers to ensure student safety and success.
Maintain confidentiality.
Develop effective working relationships with students.
Support building and classroom discipline policy.
Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
Participate in assigned professional development.
Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
Monitor student progress on assigned tasks.
Follow school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.
All other duties as identified by the team in the IEP process for individual situations.
Other special education related duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.
Qualifications
Meet highly‑qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two‑year associate degree, 60 college credits, para‑pro or para e‑link certification).
Experience working with students with physical, cognitive and/or mild behavioral needs.
Handle with Care Training – certification required within three months of being hired and maintained during employment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be a member of a team.
Flexible based on program and student needs.
Assist students in individual or group settings, including in the community as a job coach.
Implement and follow through on specific therapies and programs for an individual as prescribed by the IEP.
Collect data on student progress as defined in the Individual Education Plan.
Remain calm and patient in volatile situations.
Work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while dealing with constant interruptions.
Work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Application Procedure Apply online.
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Special Education Assistant
Level:
K-4
Reports To:
Principal
Salary:
Per Education Assistant Contract (Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Education Assistant contract located on the district website)
Start Date:
08/26/2024
Hours:
7.5 hours per day, 173 duty days per school year
Non‑Exempt
Full Benefits:
paid sick and personal leave
Union:
ED MN – Educational Assistant
Job Summary The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
Essential Functions
Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s individual education plan.
Assist student(s) in individual and group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting, including community or volunteer settings.
Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
Team with the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to deliver classroom instruction.
Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
Assist the individual student in self‑help and independent living skills – dressing, toileting, eating, assistive devices, and support students in developmentally adaptive physical education activities and Special Olympics events.
Supervise students during lunch, time‑out situations, recess, field trips, and emergency situations or in a temporary absence of the teacher.
Monitor classroom instruction to ensure student progress and maintain a safe learning environment.
Bus duty: ride the bus, follow prescribed bus programs, meet the bus, and report on student bus behavior/needs to the case manager.
Participate physically with students in activities being taught.
Collaborate with Special Education Teachers, Classroom teachers and related service providers to ensure student safety and success.
Maintain confidentiality.
Develop effective working relationships with students.
Support building and classroom discipline policy.
Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
Participate in assigned professional development.
Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
Monitor student progress on assigned tasks.
Follow school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.
All other duties as identified by the team in the IEP process for individual situations.
Other special education related duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.
Qualifications
Meet highly‑qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two‑year associate degree, 60 college credits, para‑pro or para e‑link certification).
Experience working with students with physical, cognitive and/or mild behavioral needs.
Handle with Care Training – certification required within three months of being hired and maintained during employment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be a member of a team.
Flexible based on program and student needs.
Assist students in individual or group settings, including in the community as a job coach.
Implement and follow through on specific therapies and programs for an individual as prescribed by the IEP.
Collect data on student progress as defined in the Individual Education Plan.
Remain calm and patient in volatile situations.
Work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while dealing with constant interruptions.
Work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Application Procedure Apply online.
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