Special Education Assistant - ECSE (2025-2026)

Job Details

• Job Title : Special Education Assistant - ECSE (2025-2026)
• Requisition ID : 103525
• Close Date : No established closing date; open until filled
• Organizational Unit : Early Childhood Special Education (10000022)
• Site : Wilder (0272)
• FTE : 78.75 TFE - 31.5 hrs / week (41 weeks)
• Union : ESP(28)
• Functional Area : Paraprofessional
• Salary Range : $26.37 - $29.85
• Benefits : Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Summary

Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

Disability Focus

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Essential Functions

Class Designations

Intervention SEA : Provide support in the least restrictive environment so that students can be successful in resource settings; ensure that behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings. Personal transportation is required as position may move from site to site.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, And Experience : One of the following :

Two (2) years of professional experience working with children.

License And Certification Requirements

Physical Demands and Working Environment

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Commitment To Diversity

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Application Instructions

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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