Extended School Year Pupil Support Assistant

Special Education Paraprofessional/Pupil Support Assistant for Extended School Year (ESY) Program (June 2025 - July 2025)

Position Purpose: 
Under the direction of the ESY Teacher and the Director/Supervisor of Special Services, PSAs will provide instructional support and accommodations to students, implement curriculum modifications, assist with behavior management, and provide physical assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), as needed. 

Hours: 

• 3.75 hours/day for the weeks of June 16-18, June 23-26, and June 30-July 3

• Assist the licensed teacher in providing instructional reinforcement, accommodations and managing student educational progress in the ESY classroom
• Assist with data collection and behavior management techniques to ensure student success
• Assist and support student learning with academics, social/emotional needs, and interpersonal skills
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, dressing, as needed
• Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures including but not limited to emergency procedures, data collection, positive behavior supports and non-violent crisis intervention as directed
• Reinforce instruction through small group or individual activities
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, student assignments, behavior regulation 
• Supervising and assisting students during lunch, arrival/departure from school, and other daily needs
• Maintain a high level of respect, equity for all and confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and families
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • at least two years of qualifying college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education, or;
  • an associates or higher degree, with qualifying course work, or;
  • a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment. 
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administrators
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight and support students with activities of daily living
• Proficient in organizational skills 
• Ability to be punctual in reporting to work and for assigned duties during the day