Long Term Substitute - Special Education Paraprofessional

Belle Plaine Public School District, ISD 716; Valley View Terrace (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belle Plaine Schools is accepting applications for a Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional at Chatfield Elementary (PreK-Grade 2). Work days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., from December 13, 2024 to January 24, 2025.

Experience working with special education students is preferred. A highly qualified paraprofessional license or passing the para pro test is required; background checks will be conducted upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; minimal experience with the assigned student group.
• Highly qualified paraprofessional license, or passing the para pro test.
• Background check required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with students, teachers and/or parents, supervising and engaging in learning activities.
• Sets up art supplies and materials for classes; cleans up after activities.
• Distributes and organizes supplies; stocks materials.
• Maintains materials and assists with classroom routines and safety knowledge.
• Assists with reviewing and correcting student work.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Behavior guidance

Staff communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paraprofessional license or ParaPro test

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Belle Plaine Schools is accepting applications
fora Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
Chatfield Elementary (Prek-Grade 2)
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 3:45, December 13, 2024 - January 24, 2025

Experience working with special education students preferred.
Special Requirements: Highly qualified paraprofessional license, 60 credits of post high school education, or passing the para pro test. The para pro test can be administered at the district.
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate human support and administrative support work interacting with students, setting and cleaning up for classes and special activities, maintaining materials, carrying out special assignments and tasks under the direction of supervisors and classroom leaders, providing clerical support, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the classroom Teacher.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with students, teachers and/or parents by observing, supervising, inquiring, engaging in learning activities and assisting students with classroom assignments and activities.
• Sets up art supplies, books, sensory materials, etc. for classes; cleans up upon completion.
• Distributes and cleans up; stocks and organizes.
• Performs various maintenance duties including, organizing materials and supplies, rearranging learning areas, and updating emergency and safety knowledge.
• Prepares room and materials including decorating and organizing.
• Communicates with teacher, parents and other staff.
• Provides guidance to students working through classroom activities and assignments.
• Assists with reviewing and correcting classroom work.
• Assists with monitoring student behavior; acts as a behavior model for students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; general knowledge of classroom subject matter and teaching methods; general skill working with the student group assigned; general skill using standard office equipment and related hardware and software; general skill using standard classroom equipment and technology; ability to learn specialized equipment and software related to student group assigned; ability to deal effectively with students, parents and teachers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, students and associates.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience working with the assigned student group, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

• Highly qualified paraprofessional license, or passing the para pro test.
• Applicable district or department training will be provided and must be completed upon hire.
• A background check is required upon hire.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt