At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs in a dynamic learning environment.
- Company: Join Minneapolis Public Schools, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and diverse community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: 90 college credits or passing ParaPro Assessment required; experience with children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27.17 - 30.75 £ per hour.
Overview
Job title: Special Education Assistant (SERIS) - (2026-2027) Pratt | Requisition ID: 104714 | Pratt Elementary (10000085) | FTE: 0.7875 (30 hours/week, 41 weeks) | Union: ESP(28) | Salary
Range: 27.17-30.75 | Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintain 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 Assessments (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.
- Intervention SEA: Provide support in the least restrictive environment so students are successful in resource settings; ensure behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings.
Personal transportation is required as position may vary.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher
- OR
- A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro Assessessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the Para Pro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 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, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or related educational field
- Experience in working with individuals with disabilities
- Licenses and Certifications
- 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.
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is a core value and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.
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, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
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Special Education Assistant (SERIS) - (2026-2027) Pratt employer: Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. As a Special Education Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special needs while enjoying comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan. Located in a diverse community, the school district fosters an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages all employees to thrive.
Contact Details:
Minneapolis Public Schools Recruitment Team
