Impactful Special Education Paraeducator - Student Support

Mounds View Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 3,466,000 - 4,937,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for the InSteps program. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6.58 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break and 7.08 total hours per day. Start date is ASAP and pay is $28.05 per hour under the paraeducator labor agreement.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and Paid Time Off. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with additional college credits or ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment, strong interpersonal skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one of the following: AA/AS/AAS or 60-90 college credits toward a bachelor, or passing ParaPro or Paraeducator assessment.
• Must possess and display excellent human relations skills with staff, students, and community.
• Ability to present information one-on-one and in small groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team and be patient with parents and students.
• Healthcare experience or training may be required.
• Ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret instructions and documents.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and support students in classrooms and other settings; help develop self-advocacy and independence.
• Monitor, evaluate and record classroom behavior; discuss expectations and apply appropriate consequences.
• Meet with teachers to determine instruction levels and modifications; implement daily plans.
• Supervise students during modified learning activities and assist with assignments.
• Assist with student issues such as personal care and safety needs as required.
• Supervise lunch and field trips to maintain orderly conduct.
• Administer, correct and grade worksheets and tests; manage small instructional groups when needed.
• Prepare classroom materials and communications for staff and parents.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress with staff, psychologists, social workers and parents.

Skills

Human relations

Effective communication

Team player

Education

AA/AS/AAS or higher

Two years of college credits

ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for the InSteps program. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6.58 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break and 7.08 total hours per day. Start date is ASAP and pay is $28.05 per hour under the paraeducator labor agreement.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and Paid Time Off. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with additional college credits or ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment, strong interpersonal skills,