Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

Join Robbinsdale Area Schools as an Early Childhood Special Education Assistant.

Class 3C Education Assistant – Special Education

Location: New Hope Learning Center or other district building as determined by program leadership.

Schedule: Seven hours per day (6.5 paid, 30 minutes unpaid lunch).

Pay: $24.03 per hour (Class 3C of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for Education Assistants).

• Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set‑up and clean‑up of children’s learning environment.
• Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students.
• Engage and maintain positive relationships with all children in the classroom.
• Support the classroom teacher and special education staff with accurate records, data collection and maintenance of classroom systems.
• Provide for health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards.
• Assist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations.
• Work as a team member with all classroom staff.
• Honor all families with regard to culture and diversity.
• Attend required staff development and staff meetings.
• Work with individuals and/or small groups when assigned by classroom teacher or special education staff.
• Provide support for students in crisis and individualized interventions based on student needs as directed by the general education teacher and/or the special education staff.
• Engage in classroom discussions, communicate respectfully and be open to feedback and opportunities to learn.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or administration.

• At least two years of college credits (60 credits in MN), an associate’s or higher degree, or a passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment.
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness.
• Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers). This includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs, lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, get up and down from the floor, and move quickly across a room.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.