Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based STARS
About The Position
This federal setting III program is for students who have social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs that require programming supports not available in less restrictive settings. Students Taught Alternatives Reach Success (STARS) Students are identified for placement based on their individual needs. STARS students are typically more successful in a smaller, structured, predictable setting with a high staff-to-student ratio. Additionally, they may benefit from targeted social/emotional/behavioral support from the school social workers and psychologists who are an integrated part of the STARS program. Students have access to the typical school environment including the general education classroom, cafeteria, hallways, etc; and increase participation as skills are built in the special education environment.
Requirements
- At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment
- Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
- Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
- Sensitivity to confidentiality.
- Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
- Able to assist students with classroom assignments.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.
- Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
- Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.
- Provides support for students in crisis.
- Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.
Benefits
- $24.03 per hour based on the current contract plus benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
