Summary

EA - Special Education | Special Ed - Highwood Hills El | R | Highwood Hills Elementary | Post Date: 12/16/2024 | Available: Open Until Filled | Closing: 9999-12-12

Description

Highwood Hills is seeking an Educational Assistant 1 for School Year 2024-2025! Highwood Hills works in partnership with all stakeholders to facilitate student learning and prepare them to be critical thinkers and productive citizens of the world. Highwood Hills works to build strong, positive connections with students, families, and community partners to educate, empower and engage students to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

One of the following: 

  • At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits if earned in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or An associate¿s degree or higher; or A passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.  Provide certificate of passing score at time of job offer. 

A specific course of college study is not required though the individual must be able to demonstrate the ability to assist with basic skills instruction. In all cases, the individual must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. 

Preferred

  • Experience working with children with disabilities 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

  • Assist in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
  • 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 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.
  • Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Assist in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
  • Attend team and school staff meetings.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

This role will remain open until filled. 

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.

 

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a 10-month position working 37 hours per week with an FTE 0.937. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teaching Assistants negotiated labor agreement. The salary schedule can be found on the Labor Agreements page. 

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 summary of benefits can be found on the Benefits Summaries page.