Class D1 Special Education Para for SAIL, 6 hours, 184 days per year

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in the SAIL Transition Program, 6 hours daily, 184 days yearly, from 7:35 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.

Responsibilities include 1:1/small group instruction, assisting with self-care tasks, operating assistive technology, and contributing to IEP meetings. Certification in Personal Care Assistant Training is required; CPI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status as defined by the MDE on day 1 of employment.
• Completion of Personal Care Assistant Training certification test as part of pre-employment.
• Experience supporting student instruction in classroom settings preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
• Ability to write concise observational data and maintain logs/behavior charts.

Responsibilities

• Support, modify, and monitor individualized instruction in academic, functional, and behavior programs for special education students, 1:1 or small groups.
• Assist with self-care tasks (feeding, dressing, toileting); perform basic medical procedures under an LSN, including tube feedings and catheterization.
• Operate special education equipment (wheelchairs, augmentative devices); ensure safe use.
• Apply student management techniques to prevent or stop self-destructive behaviors.
• Participate in IEP and other conferences; coordinate with staff and parents as requested.
• Record observational data, maintain logs and behavior charts, monitor attendance daily.
• Perform other duties as needed; participate in training on third-party reimbursement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Observation/data recording

Education

Personal Care Assistant Training certification

Job description

Assignment

6 hours per day, 184 days per year from 7:35 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.

6 hours per day, 184 days per year from 7:35 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.

SAIL Transition Program is located at 19685 Highway 7 in Shorewood and works with young adults with disabilities, ages 18 to 22.

Minimum hourly rate: $24.31

Benefit eligible position.

SAIL Webpage: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/programs/sail

Job Responsibilities

• Support, modify, adjust and monitor individualized instruction in academic areas, functional skills, and/or behavior programs for special education students on a 1:1 or small group basis within both regular and special education classroom settings.
• Assist students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting will be necessary for repositioning and physical restraints as necessary. Under the direction of an LSN, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings and catheterization.
• Operate special education equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and supervise their safe and proper use.
• Apply student management techniques and anticipate, prevent or stop self-destructive student behaviors.
• Participate in IEP conferences, school conferences, meetings with staff and/or parents, etc. as requested.
• Write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, maintain behavior charts, and monitor students' attendance on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Will participate in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status, as defined by the MDE, beginning on day 1 of employment. Failure to meet highly qualified status may impact start date.
• Evidence of successful completion of the Personal Care Assistant Training certification test through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The certification test is available online and must be completed as part of the pre-employment process.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.
• Evidence of knowledge and/or experience in using behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
• Demonstrated training, knowledge and application of CPI strategies, preferred.
• Evidence of ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
• Evidence of ability to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and work as a team member with other professionals.
• Evidence of ability to write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, and maintain behavior charts.
• Evidence of ability to be resourceful and try options within the plan laid out with the teacher; act independently within scope of program to assist students in maintaining appropriate behaviors and achieving skills.
• Evidence of understanding of and the ability to abide by data privacy laws.
• Proven record of excellent organizational skills, punctuality and responsibility.
• Evidence of ability to modify and adjust the curriculum with input from supervising teacher(s).
• Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice of the district.
• Demonstrated computer skills are desirable.
• Evidence of willingness to participate in district and other training programs for paraprofessionals prior to and during employment.
• Evidence of strong communication skills and positive interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.