Education Assistant for Special Education Center-Based RISE

Robbinsdale Area Schools • New Hope, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RISE program provides a structured educational environment for students who need a functional curriculum and are identified for placement based on their individual needs in the area of Developmental Cognitive Disability and/or other disabilities determined by the school team. RISE students often require a smaller, structured, predictable setting with a high staff-to-student ratio. RISE students will primarily receive instruction in the center based classroom, and have opportunities to generalize their learned skills in the mainstream classroom as well as community environments.

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
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree