Instructional Paraeducator - Bilingual

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Instructional Paraeducator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn the specialty under the direction of a professional and to assist students in preparing their lessons for all subject areas when in the classroom, Resource Center, computer lab, etc. The position pays $19.00/hr as a starting salary for new hires.

Reporting to Building Principals, you will support students with individualized attention and help maintain a positive learning environment while upholding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma is required.
• HQ status: 60 college credits with a 2.0 GPA or a Para Exam with a passing score.
• Bilingual ability in Somali or Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Observe student activities, communicate rules and consequences, and monitor progress.
• Promote district rules, mission, values, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a conducive learning setting and handle related duties.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma

HQ status: 60 credits or Para Exam

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION

• Hourly
• Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Building Principals, immediate supervisor

SUPERVISION

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma
• Highly Qualified status - HQ status as defined by one of the following standards:
  • 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
  • Para Exam (passing score of 460 or higher)
• Bilingual (Somali or Spanish)

Preferred

• Similar job related experience
• Bilingual

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Paraeducator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn the specialty under the direction of a professional and to assist students in preparing their lessons for all subject areas when in the classroom, Resource Center, computer lab, etc.

SALARY

$19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintaining awareness and observing student's activities/actions; assessing behavior including communicating rules, expectations and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Performing record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. For inquiries, please contact [e-mail]