Adventures Plus at Anoka-Hennepin School District is looking for a Special Needs Child Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The Special Needs Child Care Assistant plays a critical role in supporting all children…
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$18/hr–$22/hr
Full-time
high school, associate degree
Posted 38d ago
Apply by Sep 27
~6 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The assistant supports school-age children with special needs by implementing individualized inclusion, health, and behavior plans. They supervise before and after-school care, adapt activities for full participation, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma plus specific child-related training, college credits, or a ParaPro exam pass. Candidates must also have at least 6 months of consistent childcare experience or 1,040 hours of paid experience.
Full job description
Adventures Plus at Anoka-Hennepin School District is looking for a Special Needs Child Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. 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:
Starting at $18.99/hour, up to $22.08/hour. (Candidates with an Associate's Degree or higher start at $19.66/hour.)
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.
Training 8/31/26 - 9/4/26. School Starts 9/8/26.
Full-Time shifts: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (6+ hours).
Part-Time shifts: Morning only, approximately 6:30–7:00 AM start to 8:30–9:30 AM end, depending on school schedule.
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!
Related keywords
Special NeedsChild CareInclusion PlanBehavior ModificationParaProParaeducatorElementary EducationStudent SupportAccommodationsCommunity Ed
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is one of Minnesota's largest, serving approximately 38,000 students. Spread out across 172 square miles, the district is made of 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Anoka-Hennepin has 26 elementary schools, six middle schools, and five traditional high schools, plus alternative middle and high school sites, in addition to an award-winning Community Education program.
Anoka-Hennepin schools employees approximately 8,000 employees! We have positions to meet all skills, experience, and schedules!
See all available positions and apply here: www.ahschools.us/jobs
Offices: 2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, Minnesota 55303, US
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is one of Minnesota's largest, serving approximately 38,000 students. Spread out across 172 square miles, the district is made of 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Anoka-Hennepin has 26 elementary schools, six middle schools, and five traditional high schools, plus alternative middle and high school sites, in addition to an award-winning Community Education program.
Anoka-Hennepin schools employees approximately 8,000 employees! We have positions to meet all skills, experience, and schedules!
See all available positions and apply here: www.ahschools.us/jobs
Offices: 2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, Minnesota 55303, US