Special Rights Education Assistant

52 minutes ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States St Paul School of Northern Lights Full time

Reports To: Special Rights Coordinator, Coordinator Assistant

Job Title: Educational Assistant, Special Rights

Primary Purpose: The Special Rights Educational Assistant's primary function is to implement assigned tasks during the school year in conjunction with the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

Qualifications

  • 2 years of college or a minimum of 60 credits or minimum score on the ParaPathway or other state-approved assessment. Must meet Minnesota Department of Education Educational Assistant competency requirements.
  • Non-violent crisis prevention training (CPI) may be required (training provided).
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators as requested or needed.
  • Ability to perform and re-teach basic math and literacy skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow through with instructions using common sense.
  • Ability to operate a Chromebook and cell phone.
  • Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students.
  • Effective communication.
  • Ability and desire to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and school community.
  • Complete Educational Assistant training hours and competencies.
  • Employee should be able to lift weights up to 40 lbs. If weight is greater than 40 lbs., seek assistance from other staff for proper procedures and/or equipment.

Key Result Areas

  • Ensures that vulnerable students are adequately supervised under direction of licensed teacher.
  • Observes in the classroom and documents students' academic and social behaviors.
  • Assists regular education and special education teachers with classroom activities including; academic, social, motor and functional tasks.
  • Monitors and assists with academic and social behavior, reinforcement time and quiet time during any part of the school day. Collects and documents data as requested.
  • Communicates data to the teacher, school leader or supervisor.
  • Monitors halls, cafeteria, and outside spaces.
  • Communicates with transportation staff and completes data collection tools when requested.
  • Photocopies and prepares materials as assigned.
  • Performs clerical duties as assigned.
  • Enforces school rules and communicates with appropriate personnel.
  • Participates in or provides input for meetings when requested.
  • Is familiar with the special education needs of each student as in their IEP.
  • Is familiar with the goals and objectives of each student.
  • Keeps all student information strictly confidential and communicates with appropriate personnel.
  • Participates in required training activities.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for the safety and well being of students.
  • Reporting relationship: The Special Rights Educational Assistant reports to the designated special rights teacher and Special Rights Coordinator/Coordinator Assistant and is responsible to that person for the proper interpretation and performance of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Work Environment: The employee may be exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well being of students. Duties may require the handling of body fluids in a manner consistent with the nontransmission of blood-born pathogens.

Job Type: Full-time (student contact days only)

Salary: $17.00 to $23.00 /hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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