Paraeducator - General Education

Austin; Austin, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Austin Public School District is seeking a Security Paraprofessional at Austin High School to support safety and orderly conduct in the high school environment. The role requires a post-secondary credential or passing paraprofessional assessment, with a focus on monitoring, supervision, and collaboration with staff.

The paraprofessional will assist administrators and teachers, work with diverse students to promote learning, and operate related equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an AA Degree, AS Degree or 60 semester credits of post-secondary education (equivalent of 2 years) or a passing score on the paraprofessional assessment test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hallways, entrances and other locations to keep the high school safe and orderly.
• Assist administrators, teachers and staff to ensure proper behavior and safety of students.
• Work with various students to ensure learning is maximized.
• Provide supervision.
• Operate and maintain equipment related to job assignment.

Skills

Safety monitoring

Staff assistance

Student engagement

Supervision

Equipment operation

Education

AA/AS Degree or 60 credits

Job description

Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a Security Paraprofessional at Austin High School

Qualifications

Candidate must have an AA Degree, AS Degree or 60 semester credits of post-secondary education (equivalent of 2 years) or a passing score on the paraprofessional assessment test.

• A visible, friendly presence who keeps the school safe and orderly by monitoring hallways, entrances, and other locations at the high school.
• Assists administrators, teachers and other staff to ensure proper behavior and safety of students.
• Works with various students to ensure learning is maximized.
• Provide supervision.
• Operates and maintains equipment related to job assignment

Salary/Benefits

Hourly starting rate of pay is $18.90 per hour. Other benefits according to the Para Educator Working Agreement are located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us

Salary

The salary range for the position is outlined on page 10 of the Paraprofessional Working Agreement: ParaeducatorsWorkingAgreement.pdf

Benefits

Paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the Paraprofessional Working Agreement, outlined on pages 13-19; 28-29: ParaeducatorsWorkingAgreement.pdf

Commitment to Equity

Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate prepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website at https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/school-board/strategic-plan.

District Information

To learn more about Austin Public Schools, visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/

Application Procedure

Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate.

As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.