Paraeducator - Behavior Intervention

Fridley Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,751 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Fridley Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator to support K-4 students at Hayes Elementary School. The role focuses on proactive behavior support, problem solving, and collaboration with the student support team.

The position runs 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities aligned to IEP accommodations under regular or special education supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with staff and students.
• Patience and flexibility in working with special needs students.
• Willingness to expand skills.
• Ability to take direction of supervising teacher.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to model and reinforce appropriate verbal and interpersonal behavior.
• Highly Qualified in Minnesota: two years of higher education / 60 credits or an AA/AS/AAS, or passing ParaPro.

Responsibilities

• Support the student behavior team and work daily with students experiencing behavior challenges.
• Respond to K-4 students at Hayes Elementary School; assist with proactive breaks, problem solving, and conflict management.

Skills

Communication with staff and students

Patience and flexibility

Willingness to expand skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal behavior modeling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college / 60 credits

Associate's degree (AA/AS/AAS)

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

• Location: Hayes Elementary School (High-Needs School)

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school districtin Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IBContinuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.

• In the value of diversity and inclusion inenriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued andhave a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Must meet students where they are, assess their growth, and keep the student at the center of all decisions and practices.

Position Overview:

Paraeducator behavior position, responding to K-4 students at Hayes Elementary School. This position will support the student support team and work directly with students in pro-active student breaks, problem solving, conflict managment and response to unexpected behavior.

Schedule: 6.5 hours/day Monday - Friday, student contact day position

Essential Job Functions:

The Paraeducator is a district employee who is primarily engaged in direct interaction with one or more pupils for activities according to the teacher-approved plan for the student. Accommodations and modifications specified on students' IEPs are performed under the direction of a regular or special education teacher or related services provider. Specifically, this position will support the student behavior team and work daily with students experiencing behavior challenges.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to relate to and communicate with staff and students
• Patience and flexibility in working with special needs students
• Willingness to expand skills
• Ability to take direction of supervising teacher
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Ability to model and reinforce appropriate verbal and interpersonal behavior
• Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Education, Fridley Public Schools must meet highly qualified requirements. Therefore, upon hire, all hires must be Highly Qualified - Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota's standard; A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended OR
  • An Associate's (or higher) degree; Minnesota's standard: An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree
  • Received a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment

Salary Range:

Step 1 at $24.50/hr to Step 5 at $28.00/hr, placement will vary depending on education and experience.

View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Master Agreements page.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift and use hands to grasp and feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity:

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity Employment.

Veteran's Preference:

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation:

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-502-5006.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.