Paraprofessional- Special Education

Shenandoah County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah County Public Schools seeks paraprofessionals who have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Qualified candidates may also present two years of college study or an associate's degree (or higher) with documentation.

If not meeting these requirements, candidates must certify via the Parapro assessment: a score of 455 on Parapro, or a local score of 450. Hiring paperwork will guide you on scheduling the assessment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college study or an associate's degree with documentation.
• Associate's degree or higher (with supporting documents).
• Parapro assessment required if not meeting these options.
• Parapro scores: 455 on Parapro or 450 local proficiency.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college study

Associate's degree or higher (with supporting documents)

Job description

All Paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Additionally, Paraprofessionals must be qualified through one of the following options:

• Complete two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree (must provide supporting documents)

Newly hired paraprofessionals who do not meet one of these requirements will be required to certify through the Parapro assessment as soon as possible after being hired as noted below:

• Meet a proficiency target of 455 on the Parapro standardized assessment.
• In addition to the options identified above, Paraprofessionals may achieve local status by meeting a local proficiency score on the Parapro of 450.

When completing new hire paperwork paraprofessionals will receive direction on how to begin the process of scheduling your Parapro assessment.