Para-Professional Substitutes

AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aitkin Public Schools is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with special needs under teacher direction. Responsibilities include helping students stay on task, complete assignments, and participate in daily living and job skills activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree or willingness to pass the ParaPro assessment. Lifting up to 50 pounds and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate degree or Para Pro Assessment.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Accepts direction from supervising teachers and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Help students stay on task and complete assignments.
• Maintain acceptable behavior and assist with daily living and job skills.
• Collaborate with supervising teachers to support individualized education plans.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or Para Pro Assessment

Job description

Description

Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance, under classroom teacher direction, to students identified with special needs by helping them stay on task, complete assignments, maintain acceptable behavior, and function in daily living and job skills.

Aitkin Public Schools

Paraprofessional

Description

Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance, under classroom teacher direction, to students identified with special needs by helping them stay on task, complete assignments, maintain acceptable behavior, and function in daily living and job skills.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and an Associates degree or be willing to take and pass the Para Pro Assessment


• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.


• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.


• Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team.

We are looking for \"short call\" substitutes to work in either or both buildings, Rippleside Elementary and Aitkin High School.