Early Childhood Special Education Paraeducator

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator I to support ECSE programming located at the Agassiz campus in Fargo, ND. The role runs 29 hours per week on a 9-month schedule (Mon-Thu).

Salary ranges from $18.24 to $22.70 per hour, reflecting the paraprofessional level and local school district policies. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States and may need to provide DD214 if claiming veteran's preference.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Basic academic and computer skills.

Skills

Communication with students

Basic computer skills

Experience with IEPs

Experience in school setting

Direct support / care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (Education/Child Development/Psychology)

Job description

Job Type 29 hours/week Schedule 9-months. Mon - Thurs. Salary Range Paraeducator I $18.24 - $22.70

About ECSE

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programming is located at the Agassiz campus. Scheduling is arranged to meet the student's unique learning needs as determined by the Individualized Education Program Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians
• Basic academic and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
• Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Associates degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field
• Experience working as direct support professional, personal care aid, CNA, or similar position

Eligibility and Other Requirements

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

EEO Statement

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100