Flexible Special Education Paraprofessional

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Dependent life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plans

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Cottage Grove Middle School for the current school year, with a 6.25-hour day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. including a 30-minute lunch.

The role provides instructional and behavioral support under the supervision of a licensed Special Education teacher. The position emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and the ability to assist students with reading, writing and math, including those needing behavioral

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet District 833 Highly Qualified requirements.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students.
• Self-directed and able to organize small group reading and math activities with resources and assessments provided.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Consult daily with licensed special education teacher regarding daily responsibilities.
• Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures, including but not limited to emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management as directed.
• Assist special education students in academic areas such as reading, writing or math. This includes implementing curriculum, adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Work with students that may have learning challenges, behavioral issues, and/or need physical support. It may be necessary to assist students with toileting, eating, transitioning to classes, lockers, lunch/recess, buses, physical transfers; and other activities of daily living.
• Accept work direction willingly, shift work assignments and accept changing and new job assignments as needed.
• Support licensed teacher in utilizing a variety of behavioral management techniques, including redirection and restraints if necessary throughout the day. Supervise students during cooling off time, monitor and document behavior, and implement positive behavior support.
• Collect and record student data adhering to the supervising Special Education teacher's directions and requirements. Communicates this information to licensed teacher(s) and other staff connected to that student as identified by supervising teacher.
• Provide services to student as directed by licensed teacher in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of, and a positive respect for, the distinctions between the roles and responsibilities of the teacher, paraprofessional and other staff.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Data collection

Positive behavior support

Lifting 50 pounds

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First aid and CPR certification

Job description

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Cottage Grove Middle School for the current school year, with a 6.25-hour day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. including a 30-minute lunch.

The role provides instructional and behavioral support under the supervision of a licensed Special Education teacher. The position emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and the ability to assist students with reading, writing and math, including those needing behavioral