Aces Student Support Assistant

Position Type:
Community Education/ACES School Age Childcare Staff
Date Posted:
2/27/2023
Location:
Elementary School Sites
District:
Mankato Area Public Schools
ACES Student Support Assistants
All Elementary Sites
ACES is a child care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district.
Job Summary:
Responsibilities include working under site leadership to lead a safe and engaging environment for children enrolled in the program. Student Support Assistants are responsible for assisting the individual needs of students in the program setting.
Major Responsibilities:

• Provide Student Support as outlined in a student's accommodation/inclusion plan, behavior intervention plan (BIP), and/or individualized education program (IEP)
• Monitor student progress in the program
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders including but not limited to parents/guardians, ACES site staff, ACES office leadership, and school personnel such as case managers and teachers
• Maintain strong verbal, non verbal and written communication with program staff and stakeholders
• Work to maintain a safe, positive, environment for the continual well-being of each child
• Must participate with children in active indoor and outdoor recreational activities including swimming and walking
• Maintain a clean, attractive environment in all programming areas
• Serve in a group leadership role as needed
• Attend all staff meetings and required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a minimum of one year of experience working with children with special needs or college classes in a related field
• Must pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or must be obtained within first 90 days of employment
• Must be physically working in the building

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience and/or training as a paraprofessional
• AA/BA in special education, elementary education, recreation, or related field

Other Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate positive and effective working relationships with children, staff, administration and the school community. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations. Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner. Show initiative as a self-starter. Responsible for confidential information regarding children and families.
Work Environment:
The ability to work in a busy and noisy environment with constant interruptions.
Organizational Relationship:
Student Support Assistants are responsible to the Site Lead and Site Specialist.
Hours:
Part-time positions are available for ACES Child Care Assistants at every elementary school during the school year. Part-time to full-time positions are available at select locations during the summer.
Before School:
6:15am - 8:00am (Bridges shift ends at 8:20am)
After School:
2:15pm - 5/6:00pm (Bridges shift begins at 2:35pm)
Scheduled Non-School Days & Summer:
The program operates from 6:30 am-6:00 pm on scheduled non-school days and during the summer at select locations.
Schedule for Student Support Assistants may be dictated by student enrollment and attendance trends of students.
Rate of Pay:
School year 2023-24
Starting pay will be $14.00/hour
For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers, 507-387-5501.