Paraprofessional: Reserve Sub Special Education

New Prague; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

New Prague Area Schools in Minnesota seeks a special education paraprofessional to assist students with disabilities, supporting access to curriculum and benefiting from educational placement. Under supervision, you will implement interventions, accommodations, and modifications to foster a positive learning environment for varied abilities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and collaboration with a special education teacher.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license required.
• Prior experience with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities to access the curriculum.
• Support interventions, accommodations, and modifications under teacher supervision.
• Foster a positive learning environment for all students.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow district policies.

Skills

CPI training

Confidentiality

Communication

Diverse learners

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Minnesota driver’s license

Job description

Student calendar/start & end times varied based on daily assignment:

Elementary: 8:45am - 3:45pm

Middle School and High School: 7:30am - 2:30pm

6 hours and 30 minutes or 6 hours and 45 minutes a day

Benefits:

• Sick and Personal Leave (No Insurance)

Job Summary: Assist students with disabilities who need support to access the curriculum and benefit from their educational placement.

The responsibilities of a special education paraprofessional foster and nurture a positive learning environment for all students. A special education paraprofessional has the ability to work with a variety of disabilities that affect student communication needs, behavioral performance, self-care skills, and academic supports. Under the supervision of a special education teacher, the paraprofessional is responsible to carry out appropriate student interventions, accommodations, and modifications.

Work Requirements and Characteristics:

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license

Experience:

Previous experience in working with children, specifically with disabilities, preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to apply basic computer, math and language skills
• Ability to work well with students and staff
• Ability to work with children of various ability levels
• Knowledge of district discipline policy
• Knowledge and application of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training if required by the position
• Position requires exercising confidentiality in handling district information

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The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area.

I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.