Summary
Description
Location: St. Francis Learning Center – Transition 15
Start Date: Immediate opening
Hours/Days: This position is 6.25 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The duty day is 7:15am to 2:00pm (includes a duty free ½ hr lunch). This position follows the school district student contact calendar (typically 171 workdays in a school year).
Salary/Wages: Starting at $16.66 per hour based on the current Level IV salary schedule of the Educational Assistant Work Agreement.
Overview of the Position:
School is challenging for all students. Many students in our schools face additional challenges due to some type of disability, which may be physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral. Educational Assistants/Job Coaches implement strategies under the direction and supervision of licensed teachers.The primary role of the Educational Assistant/Job Coach is to provide support for a student or group of students in a variety of settings (classroom, community, and work sites) throughout their school day. This particular position is for those interested in working with students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities in our Transition 15 Program. This program consists of students ages 18-22 who need assistance/supervision in most areas of their day. Educational Assistant/Job Coaches assist students with special needs with a variety of skills and abilities at school, in the community and in a variety of work sites. The Transition 15 program is a post high school special education transition program available to students of St. Francis Area Schools as determined by their Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams. The program focuses on the areas of transition which include post-secondary education, employment, independent living (including rec & leisure, community participation, home & daily). Perform other duties as assigned. All job specific training will be provided by the district at no cost to the employee.
District Mission Statement:
“Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.”
Qualifications:
- Have a desire to work in a school, community and work sites with students with learning challenges (ages 18-22).
- Be willing/able to learn about a variety of disabilities and the educational strategies and techniques to assist students to be successful in the classroom. Ability to work with students who may exhibit academic, social and behavioral challenges.
- High School diploma (or equivalent) is required. Additional coursework in child development and/or experience in working with children/young adults is preferred.
Summary of Duties:
- Under the direction of the special education teachers and work coordinator, provide assistance to students with disabilities to help them be successful in all aspects of their school day.
- Assist in the implementation of a variety of academic, social or behavioral strategies and supports for individual students.
- Collect and record data pertaining to the successes and challenges of assigned students.
- Participate in student planning meetings and department meetings to facilitate student success.
- This position may also requires:
- proper lifting/transferring of students
- implementation of sensory or behavior plans (including the use of physical interventions/holds).
- assisting students with personal cares and skills of daily living
Job Description: Educational Assistant-Job Coach
Application Procedure: To apply for this or any of our positions within the school district, visit our website to apply online. Be sure to indicate the specific Job ID listed at the top of this page.
For more information about this Educational Assistant position, you can also contact Bridget Brown at 763-452-0247.
The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
