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Special Needs Child Care Assistant - Part Time

Special Needs Child Care Assistant - Part Time

Anoka - Hennepin School DistrictAnoka, MN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
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Job description

The Special Needs Child Care Assistant plays a critical role in supporting all children, with a particular focus on children with special needs and varying disabilities or diagnoses, in alignment with each child's individualized inclusion plan.

This position supervises, engages, and supports school-age children during before and after-school care, assists in planning and adapting activities, and performs leadership duties as needed to foster an inclusive and safe environment.

Your Role Will Include :

  • Supervising and interacting with all school-age children, prioritizing the support of children with inclusion plans.
  • Implementing site-standard accommodations to meet diverse student needs.
  • Following individualized health or safety plans.
  • Implementing behavior intervention or modification plans for students exhibiting challenging behaviors, including inappropriate verbal or physical behaviors.
  • Providing proactive support by teaching skills, assisting with social interactions, monitoring emotions, and offering breaks when needed.
  • Adapting activities to enable full participation by all children.
  • Taking a leadership role in managing escalated situations, adhering to Adventures Plus and Anoka-Hennepin School District policies, modeling professional behavior, and actively participating in staff meetings and professional development.
  • Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Demonstrating excellent customer service by creating an environment that welcomes children and families of all abilities and backgrounds.
  • Regular physical tasks include standing, walking, lifting (from below waist to chest), carrying, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, grasping, fine motor use, speaking, hearing, and visual focus.
  • Occasionally, the role may involve sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, and supervising children outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications :

  • Experience engaging and supporting students with individual needs.
  • High school diploma or equivalent PLUS one of the following :

  • 120 hours of training in a child-related area, OR 12 college credits in a child-related area, OR Proof of passing the ParaPro / Paraeducator exam.
  • AND 6 months of consistent experience working with children in a child care setting OR 1,040 hours of paid experience working with children.
  • Salary and Benefits :

  • Effective July 1st, Starting at $18.54 / hour up to $19.30 / hour with an Associate’s Degree (AA) plus up to $2.70 / hour - $2.80 / hour stipend (some conditions may apply).
  • Location & Shift Times :

  • 24 Elementary Schools across the district in the communities of Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Ham Lake, or Ramsey.
  • PT hours 7 :

  • 00 am - 9 : 30 am or 3 : 45 pm - 5 : 30 pm.
  • If you are enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about working with children and believe you have the qualities we seek, we would love to hear from you.
  • Apply today!

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