Instructional Paraeducator - Spanish Bilingual

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator to assist and encourage students under a professional's direction, in classrooms, Resource Centers or computer labs.

The role is hourly, hours may vary, reports to building principals, requires HQ eligibility and bilingual skills (Somali or Spanish), and a high school diploma. Starting pay is $19.00/hr, reflecting the district's entry wage for new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• HQ status defined as either 60 college credits with a 2.0+ GPA or Para Exam score 460+.
• Bilingual in Somali or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Observe and communicate student progress to teachers.
• Promote District rules, policies, and Core Values.
• Help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Protect student data confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Perform record keeping and clerical tasks to support staff.

Skills

Bilingual Somali/Spanish

HQ eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HQ status: 60 college credits GPA 2.0 or Para Exam 460

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.

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