ACES Student Support Assistant - Minnesota Service Cooperatives : Job Details

Position Type: Community Education/ACES School Age Childcare StaffDate Posted: 5/6/2024Location: Elementary School SitesClosing Date: 12/29/2024District: Mankato Area Public SchoolsACES Student Support Assistants Elementary SitesPart-time positions are available for ACES Child Care Assistants at multiple elementary schools during the school year. Part-time to full-time positions are available at select locations during the summer. Summary of Duties: ACES is a child care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district. 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

Qualifications Required:

• 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

Hours: 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. Shifts are subject to change based on attendance trends and student needs. Rate of Pay: $14.00/hour For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers, 507-###-####. Attachment(s):

• ACES SSA - FY25.docx