INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917 · 2 months ago
Education Support Professional (Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD))
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.55/hr - $22.55/hrIntermediate School District 917 provides special education services and is seeking an Education Support Professional to assist students in meeting their individualized education plan goals. The role involves supporting students with various needs, collaborating with teachers and professionals, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
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Responsibilities
Assist classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing student educational programming
Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the teacher or other professionals, to provide differentiated instruction, accomplish objectives and meet student needs
Implement charting, data collection, paperwork preparation, and other monitoring techniques to ensure student success in a variety of areas, such as behavioral, social, and educational
Assist licensed staff in the implementation of classroom management and behavioral interventions, creating an environment appropriate for learning
Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors. May be required to use physical restraints
Assist student in his/her daily routine, including helping the student with personal cares, mobility, and daily living, escorting the student during arrival and departure and to special classes or therapy, providing supervision in school areas such as lunch, the playground or gym, and at school related activities off site
Facilitate activities with a student or small group under the direction of the teacher, therapist or other related services staff
Assist students with developing appropriate social skills and behavior, through a variety of methods including modeling, lessons, incentive plans, and charting
Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment
Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, fellow assistants, and other program/school staff in order to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all
Participate in training/in-service as assigned, in accordance to the contract
Performs other job-related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willingness and ability to work with students receiving a high-level of special education services
Must be highly qualified: Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts showing 60 completed semester credits, an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR a passing score on the ParaPro assessment
Previous experience working with children and/or individuals with special needs, with general knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the teaching of students. Other work history may be considered
Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative and positive relationships
Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management and implement restrictive procedures
Ability to obtain PCA certification from the Department of Human Services
Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations
Ability and desire to work with assistive technology
Basic computer and email skills. Proficient in core educational subject areas
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds weight and up to adult-size body weight with two-to-three-person lift
Ability to support a student's full body weight up to adult size
Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, leaning, and repetitive motions
Occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment
Locations are generally moderately noisy
Company
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
Intermediate School District 917 offers special, career and technical education, including alternative education programs.
Founded in 1993
201-500 employees
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