Paraprofessional- Middle School Special Education Center-Based

Sylvania; Hiview Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid leave

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid)

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional at Discovery Middle School to support instruction and student needs. The role involves one-on-one and small-group assistance, data collection, and material preparation.

The position includes supervising students in various settings, assisting with IEP-related activities, and collaborating with teachers to implement behavior plans. This is a part-time, on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits through an accredited institution or an associate's degree or a passing assessment demonstrating ability to assist instruction.
• Assist with reading/language arts, writing, math readiness per IEP and curriculum.
• Support instruction one-on-one or in small groups and reinforce lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with student instruction and make-up tests.
• Maintain data as directed by the teacher and help prepare materials.
• Support classroom discipline and implement behavior management plans.
• Assist with IEP-related activities including adaptive physical education and hygiene tasks.
• Supervise students on bus, in hallway, lunchroom, and playground; report issues.

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate's degree

Passing score on formal assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional Class: Special Education Paraprofessional

Building Location: Discovery Middle 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