Early Childhood Paraeducator

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for a 10-month term in a preschool classroom at Westwood Elementary. The role involves assisting teaching staff, supporting students with IEP goals and health needs, and performing classroom clerical tasks.

The position requires HQ status with options for meeting requirements via college credits or the Paraeducator Exam. Preferred candidates include those with similar experience or bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• HQ status demonstrated via one of: 60 college credits with GPA 2.0+ or Paraeducator Exam.
• Preferred: similar job-related experience or bilingual abilities.
• High School or GED diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs per IEPs.
• Assist with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Support student health care needs and daily living/behavioral skills.
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Record progress and communicate with teachers; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

HQ status

Bilingual

Experience in similar role

Education

60 college credits (AA/AS possible)

Paraeducator Exam passing score

High School or GED Diploma

Job description

SCHEDULE:

Hourly, 10-Month Position in a preschool classroom

Westwood Elementary 5800 Ridgewood Rd, St Cloud, MN 56303

Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY

$19.00/hr - Traditional Setting

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School or GED Diploma
• Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
• 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information)

Preferred

• Similar job-related experience
• Bilingual

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teaching personnel or special services staff in the supervision and instruction of special education students, performing classroom clerical tasks, assisting students with special health care needs, and supporting the development of students' daily living and behavioral skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process
• Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming
• Assist with student physical and behavioral management, including removing or restraining students for disruptive behavior
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintain awareness and observe student activities and behaviors, including communicating rules, expectations, and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement, and Core Values
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal, state, and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support administrators and teachers
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

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