Center-based ESP at Park Brook bei Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279

Hours:  4hours/day; 5 days/week, with approximate times from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a 15 minute paid break.

General Purpose of Job:  Children with autism are impaired in their ability to communicate with others and have great difficulty organizing and understanding their environment.  Assist the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom, and to work with individual or small groups of students as directed by and under the supervision of the special education teacher.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management.  Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students' special needs.
• Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
• Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
• Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be highly qualified which is based upon education or through a test prior to employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Persons employed shall have the skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff and parents.  Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
• This position may require the individual to supervise outside at recess even on winter days if all are going out, supervise in the gym, and so on.
• This position may require assisting students in the restroom or with toileting needs.
• The individual selected for this position will most likely need to work with students on the floor at times.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Job Type:  Part-time, school year

Bargaining Unit:  Educational Support Professionals

Salary Range:  Per Contract