Paraprofessional- High School Center Based Special Education

Alexandria-Public-Schools; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid leave as per Collective Barganing

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance &AD

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Aflac offerings: STD, Critical Illness

Job summary

Alexandria Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support students in a Special Education setting at Alexandria Area High School. The role runs 6.5 hours per day and requires assisting with instruction, data collection, and behavior support to help students succeed in class and during transitions.

The paraprofessional will work under the teacher's supervision, reinforce lessons, and help implement IEPs, including one-on-one or small group support, with buses and during lunch and study

Qualifications

• Assist classroom teacher with student instruction and reinforce lessons.
• Collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with behavior management and crisis intervention if needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on bus, playground, and lunchroom.
• Communicate with teacher on schedules and progress.
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Skills

Student support

Data collection

Lesson reinforcement

Discipline support

IEP assistance

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate's or higher degree

Passing assessment in core subjects

Job description

Paraprofessional Class: Special Education Paraprofessional Center Based

Building Location: Alexandria Area High School

Hours per day: 6.5

Essential Functions

Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.

Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;

Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.

Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.

Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.

This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.

This status requires: 1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate's or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Compensation:

$21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• • Choose from 3 plan offerings
  • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Dental Insurance
• • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
• Long-Term Disability
• • Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• • No cost to employees
• Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
• • Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Aflac offerings:
  • • Short-Term Disability (STD)
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • Accident
    • Ben Extend