Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

Early Childhood Special Education AssistantSpecial Education Class 3C Education Assistants New Hope Learning Center or other district building as determined by program leadership Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time $24.75 per hour based on Class 3C of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for Education AssistantsResponsibilities:Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environmentFoster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all studentsEngage and maintain positive relationship and interact with all children in the classroomSupport the classroom teacher and special education staff with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systemsProvide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standardsAssist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectationsWork as a team member with all classroom staffHonor all families with regard toward culture and diversityAttend required staff development and staff meetingsWorks with individuals and/or small groups when assigned by classroom teacher and/or special education staffProvides support for students in crisis and individualized interventions based on student need as directed by the general education teacher and/or the special education staffEngage in classroom discussions, communicate respectfully and be open to feedback and opportunities to learnWillingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessaryOther duties as assigned by teacher or administrationQualifications:At least two years of college credits (60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator AssessmentExperience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferredExhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindsetCultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awarenessPhysical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers)This includes the ability to: lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children; and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of small childrenBilingual preferredPatient, calm and understanding manner when working with studentsSensitivity to confidentialityAble to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely mannerDemonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasksApplication Procedure:Apply on-line at Posting open until filled Equal Opportunity Employer