Special Education Assistant - ASD 1x1 - Burroughs

1.0 being full time Union: ESP(28) Functional Area: Paraprofessional Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position. Following July 15th, current MPS Special Education Assistants are ineligible for voluntary transfers within their job title through the end of the school year.

The SEA transfer process for the following school year will reopen in early spring. (MFT #59 Contract Article 20.3) Two Position available Disability focus : Autism Resource Intervention - Provide support in the least restrictive environment so that students can be successful in resource settings; ensure that behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education

resource settings. Personal transportation is required as position may move from site to site. SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education

students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.

Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization and good communications. Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations. Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral backssments (FBA). Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes.

Attend to and provide for students' daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assist students in community, recreational, school and vocational training. Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs. Class Designation : Intervention SEA: Provides support in the least restrictive environment so that students can be successful in resource settings; ensures that Prevent, Teach, reinforce behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings.

Personal transportation is required as position may move from site to site. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One of the following: Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro backssment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the Para Pro backssment, contact Educational Testing Service at -xyz X or www. ets. org/parapro ) AND Two (2) years of professional experience working with children. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a classroom environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently.

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam. Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.

Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, interactionual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: 12:01 AM On Kenwood Elementary (10000044) Kenwood (0136) Paraprofessional

time equivalency with 1.0 being full time Union: ESP(28) Functional Area: Paraprofessional Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory for any position. SSPA : Family Liaison : Bilingual Spanish Required SUMMARY Under general supervision, works directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies that promote student achievement and school attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Work directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to assist in the identification and development of procedures and agreements with

schools, community agencies and resources that promote improved student performance in school. Develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies to address student achievement and attendance; monitor and evaluate student academic progress; assist students in accessing appropriate educational tools which enhance basic skills; help students solve personal and family issues; refer students to MPS programs, local community resources and regional community services.

Mediate conflicts and provide advocacy services for clients in their interactions with government and community agencies; investigate and resolve complaints; respond to inquiries on a wide range of questions about MPS policy, procedures,

resources, processes, student evaluation, placement, programs and discipline.

Work with staff to identify professional staff development needs by planning, organizing, and facilitating programs that improve staff effectiveness, and are consistent with instructional goals. Research and write grants and proposals for development and expansion of district programs that impact school success for students. Communicate with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information; answer questions, and explain school rules. Knowledge of Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.

Public education issues, procedures, and practices that influence school engagement for youth. MPS policies and procedures for testing, attendance, truancy, special education, and data privacy. State and local rules and regulations covering legal rights of due process and fair procedures. Principles and practices of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies. Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs. EDUCATION Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or related field AND three years of educational support experience in an urban educational environment; including group facilitation and conflict resolution.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college: ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse

AFSCME(29) Functional Area: Clerical Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory for any position. SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs clerical and secretarial support for an MPS elementary or middle school site; provides information and assistance to MPS staff, students and clients; resolves operational issues, using knowledge of the operations and policies of MPS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide clerical and standard secretarial support for the School Principal; perform administrative support duties and work independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on experience. Collect data and report information; maintain accounts for budget, grant funds, purchasing, payroll, timekeeping,

transportation, enrollment, attendance, registration, and records requests. Keep daily attendance records for staff and records of overtime and compensation time; assists with managing timekeeping records and payroll reporting; secures substitutes to cover classrooms.

Maintain computer database and files; enter data; research electronic and paper files, records, and documents; review and update statistical information, reports and technical documents. Order, receive and distribute supplies and equipment. Monitor school security system, lock and unlock doors, and manage key controls. Provide customer service, information and assistance to MPS staff, students, parents, visitors and

others having business with MPS; coordinate communication at school site; explain MPS rules, policies and procedures.

Access MPS files, and locate information for clients, staff, local agencies and others as authorized; prepare and distribute school calendar, information packets and other communications. Apply judgment and knowledge of the operations of the school to resolve problems and make work process decisions; refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution. May coordinate, prioritize, cross: train and review work of clerical and support staff. Coordinates all student transportation. Knowledge of Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.

Specialized MPS and state agency software applications and network operating environments. Customer service principles, protocols and methods. Local community resources and community services programs. Principles of record keeping and records management. Professional standards for business correspondence, writing, spelling and grammar. Business and personal computers, including spreadsheet, word processing, and database software applications. Preferred knowledge of MPS organization, operations, policies and procedures. EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND three years of office administration and computer experience in a public school district; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college: ready. Dive

30.25 hours/week ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time Union: ESP(28) Functional Area: Paraprofessional Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position. SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

DISABILITY FOCUS Resource SEA (Site Based Federal Settings III): Provide support in the least restrictive environment so that students can be successful in resource settings; ensure

that behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings. Personal transportation is required as position may move from site to site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning. Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization

and good communications. Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations.

Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral backssments (FBA). Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes. Attend to and provide for students' daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assist students in community, recreational, school and vocational training.

Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs. Encouraged to work additional hours as bus aide MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment OR A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro backssessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the Para Pro backssment, contact Educational Testing Service at -xyz X or www. ets. org/parapro) AND Two years of experience working with children.

Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at the discretion of Human Resources. Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree in Education or a related field. Experience in working with individuals with disabilities LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children.

Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam. Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body.

Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, interactionual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Posting Notes: [No Established Closing Date] Hmong International Academy (10000550) Hmong International Academy (0291) Paraprofessional