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Education Assistant for ECSE

Brainerd Public Schools
Full-time
On-site
Minnesota, United States
$16.50 - $17.15 USD hourly

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

  • Date Posted:
      5/20/2025

  • Location:
      Warrior Early Learning Center

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    ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
    Position Title: Educational Assistant
    Location: Warrior Early Learning Center
    Assignment:  2025-2026 School Year - Ongoing
    Hours: 7 hours per day
    Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year
    Compensation:  $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website)
    Non-Exempt
    Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave
    Union:  ED MN - Educational Assistant


    JOB SUMMARY:
    The Early Childhood Education Assistant will assist the teacher in supporting student needs students in the Early Childhood classroom and will provide care for siblings during ECSE classes.

    Hours: 7 hours per day
    Salary Range:  $16.50-$18.40 per hour

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

     
    • Monitor children's safety during play and activities
    • Handling basic care for children which may include diaper changes, potty training, and assisting children with personal hygiene such as hand washing
    • Support children in classroom with various activities, ensuring their safety, and providing assistance as needed
    • Provide additional support to children who may need extra assistance or guidance with tasks
    • Monitor safety of students and provide assistance as needed
    • Team with the classroom teacher and educational assistant to deliver classroom instruction.
    • Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child. 
    • Assist the student in self-help and independent living skills – this can include the following 1. Dressing and undressing, 2. Toileting – which may include changing diapers, training pants, cleaning the child and implementing toilet training techniques, 3. Supervise and assist with eating skills  
    • Participate physically with the students in activities being taught. 
    • Collaborate with teachers to ensure student safety and success.
    • Maintain confidentiality 
    • Develop effective working relationships with students.
    • Support building and classroom discipline policy.
    • Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
    • Participate in assigned professional development.
    • Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
    • Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
    • Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
    • Monitor student progress on assigned tasks.
    • Follow school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.
    • Other duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.
     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

     
    • Meet highly-qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two-year associate degree, 60 college credits, para-pro or para e-link certification)
    • Experience working with students in preschool setting
    • Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
    • Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs. 
    • Ability to implement and follow through on specific needs for an individual students. This could involve lifting,  assisting with daily living activities such as toileting.
    • Ability to collect data on student progress 
    • Ability to remain calm and patient in situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations.
    • Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or school readiness teacher.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
    • Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
    • Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public.
    • Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
     


    APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
    Apply online