Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support

Sylvania; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

King Elementary School seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs in academic and social settings. This full-time role emphasizes fostering an inclusive environment and assisting teachers with classroom tasks, supervision, and data collection.

The successful candidate will maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively with parents and staff, and help create a harmonious classroom atmosphere while safeguarding student well-being and

Qualifications

• AA/AS or higher or the equivalent college credits (64 semester hours).
• Passing score on a Para Assessment.
• Experience with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students and assists teachers in duties relating to the classroom, playground, cafeteria, bus loading, and other school functions.
• Assists students (as a Paraprofessional) with activities as directed by the teacher and/or principal.
• Maintains a firm sense of order, enforces disciplinary rules.
• Supervises safety of students.
• Maintains a harmonious atmosphere while on duty.
• Prepares and duplicates materials as directed by supervising teacher.
• Prepares and updates classroom-based confidential files as directed by supervising teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Provides support to the classroom teacher, which may include minor clerical tasks.
• Respects the rights of students, helps the student participate in discussions which affect him/her and allows the student to do as much as he/she can for themselves in the instructional environment.
• Attends to the physical needs of the students including physical restraint (used as a last resort), transporting, feeding, dressing, bathroom needs, and other needs as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assists with the collection of data pertaining to student.
• Takes initiative and makes decisions appropriate to the situation.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Education

AA/AS or higher

Job description

King Elementary School seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs in academic and social settings. This full-time role emphasizes fostering an inclusive environment and assisting teachers with classroom tasks, supervision, and data collection.

The successful candidate will maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively with parents and staff, and help create a harmonious classroom atmosphere while safeguarding student well-being and