High-Needs Special Ed Paraprofessional - Impactful Support

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

South Washington County Schools seeks a High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at Woodbury High School. The role supports students under a licensed teacher, with duties including academic assistance and behavior support.

Hours are 6.5 per day, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. with a ½ hour lunch. Starting pay is $22.70 per hour, with potential $0.50 hourly increase upon Highly Qualified status. Benefits offered and calendar-based scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet District 833 Highly Qualified requirements.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Ability to reinforce math, reading, and writing skills in elementary and/or secondary classrooms.
• 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 pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Actively participates in district-sponsored training when offered.
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

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

Positive behavior support

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

South Washington County Schools seeks a High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at Woodbury High School. The role supports students under a licensed teacher, with duties including academic assistance and behavior support.

Hours are 6.5 per day, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. with a ½ hour lunch. Starting pay is $22.70 per hour, with potential $0.50 hourly increase upon Highly Qualified status. Benefits offered and calendar-based scheduling.