Special Education Assistant - Kaposia at South St. Paul Public Schools

• Assist students off the bus and into their first class of the day as needed.
• Assist students with clothing when needed, clearing locker and escort students to the afternoon or transportation. 
• Accompany special education students on bus routes as required in the student's IEP.   As assigned, ride the bus and supervise students as they enter and leave the bus, monitor for behavioral or physical needs to ensure student safety.
• Assist students with self-care activities including but not limited to toileting, dressing, eating as required by Case Manager.
• Assist students to be safe and socially appropriate on the playground or recess activities. 
• Follow case manager or special education teacher directions in modifying or accommodating student assignments.
• Work within the special education program such as SUN or EBD to assist students with teacher assigned tasks.  Modify or accommodate as directed by the special education teacher
• Regularly monitor student progress using collection techniques developed by case manager or special education teacher.
• Follow Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Plan (PBISP) as directed by case manager.
• Perform accurate and timely reporting of services and progress for student's IEP, Third Party Billing records, report cards, progress notes and/or conferences as directed by case manager.
• Participate in all required trainings as requested.
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree or equivalent preferred
• Two (2) or more year's post-secondary training in education or related field preferred
• Ability to positively work with children with disabilities
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:

HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental

403(b) retirement with district match

PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and leave benefits