EA1 – Autism/Deaf/Blind/Mod MH – The Heights Community School – SY 24/25

The Heights Community School is looking for an EA1 – Austim/Deaf/Blind/Mod MH for the 2024-2025 school year!

Minimum qualifications:

One of the following:
– An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR

– Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor¿s degree, OR

– Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.

-Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.

-Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.

-Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.

-Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.

-Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.

-Must be on time to the job every day.

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.

• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed personnel for all academic, social-emotional, behavioral and functional supports for students.
• Assist in implementing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), including Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and self-care for students with disabilities.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons and homework sheets; monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities. Record student progress on appropriate documents or electronically and maintain official school district student records.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation and housekeeping of the classroom by cleaning, arranging or storing materials, furniture, equipment and written documents and files.
• Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
• Assist the instructional team in providing individualized instruction by tutoring students who need extra help in completing assignments, providing enrichment activities for students, supervising study sessions, and organizing and implementing applications of the computer as a supplemental instructional tool.
• Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
• Assist in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
• Relate to students in a patient, supportive and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
• Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night or field trips, as directed by the supervisory teacher..
• Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals and parents.
• Participate in staffing and conferences related to students and to the program by reporting on data collected, providing feedback on data, and reporting pupil progress for the classroom and program (evening meetings when needed).
• Become skilled in using iPads to support student learning and data collection.
• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• Some positions require assisting students with toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating.
• In secondary schools, the position may include being a Check and Connect mentor for assigned students. If assigned, additional training will be provided for this role.
• Attend team and school staff meetings.
• If needed by the school, it is expected to be the bus aide on a Special Education bus to assure that students are safely transported to and from school.
• This position will also be responsible for the Schools Check In Program.
• Elementary School Floater Special Education-Educational Assistant (EA1) will be scheduled to provide supports to students in the specialized program classrooms so staffing is maintained during other assistants¿ breaks and lunches. At other times of the day, the EA will be assigned to support instruction for students with IEPs in general education and special education classrooms. If not riding a bus before and after school, the EA will use this time to assist with aggregating data for teachers, scheduling due process meetings, as well as other assigned responsibilities to support the overall special education program and teachers.
• All Educational Assistant positions may require bus duty. Bus duty includes helping load handicapped students with disabilities into bus; lock wheelchairs into place; fasten seatbelt and/or shoulder harness; help keep order on bus; maintain comfort and hygiene on bus. Assist in unloading bus; bring students into school building; take students to proper classroom. Escort students from bus to the curb. In addition, behavior interventions plans for the bus are implemented These duties can take place within the school building, on the bus, on field trips or field experiences, and at play.
• Before and after school, the EA will use this time to assist with aggregating data for teachers, scheduling due process meetings, as well as other assigned responsibilities to support the overall special education program and teachers.
• Special Education EAs are required to register for the Special Education orientation.
• Special Education EAs are required to register for the Special Education orientation, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), bus safety and CPR trainings.
• Must be able to attend and maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), bus safety and CPR trainings.
• All Educational Assistant positions may require bus duty. Bus duty includes helping load students onto bus; lock wheelchairs into place; fasten seatbelt and/or shoulder harness; help keep order on bus; maintain comfort and hygiene on bus. Assist in unloading bus; bring students into school building; take students to proper classroom. Escort students from bus to the curb. In addition, behavior interventions plans for the bus are implemented. These duties can take place within the school building, on the bus, on field trips or field experiences, and at play.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

-Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.

-Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.

How to apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the “Additional Attachments” link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.  Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

This is a 10 month position working 37.5 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the EA negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at Labor Agreements – Saint Paul Public Schools. The minimum rate of of pay for this position is $18.85 per hour.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment.  Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account.  Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.  A benefits summary is available at: Benefit Summaries.

Other Information

Transcript – Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire.  You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date.  Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran’s Preference – If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran’s preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks – Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.