Park Side Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce; Marshall, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,186,000 - 33,629,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave/Earned Sick and Safe Time

Personal Leave

10 Paid Holidays

Insurance Offerings: Health, Dental, L

PERA Contribution

Job summary

Marshall Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities at Park Side Elementary, serving grades K-1. This in-person role is part of a 1.0 FTE, 185-day contract with a day shift, Monday through Friday, and may include bus rider duties as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, implementation of IEP plans, and daily living assistance to students, along with documenting progress in logs and charts for continuity of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to attain Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing IEP plans and support instruction.
• Support daily living activities and mobility needs.
• Assist with behavior management and de-escalation as directed.
• Assist with bus rider responsibilities as needed.
• Document delivery of services in logs and charts.

Skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Restraint skills

PCA certification

Technology literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: In-Person, Park Side Elementary
FTE: 1.0 FTE, 185 Day Contract
Shift: Day Shift, 7 Hours Per Day
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Weekend Work: No
Travel Required: No
Salary: $17.50 - $18.85 Per Hour
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Marshall Public Schools is seeking applications for the position of Special Education Paraprofessional. This position is located at Park Side Elementary serving students in grades K-1.

This position will also serve as a bus rider as/when needed.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides assistance to special education and general education teachers in providing assistance & support to special education students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with students according to their Individualized Education Program plan
• Implements behavior plans as directed
• Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior
• Assists individual students as needed with skill development in dressing, eating, toileting, grooming, and other daily living activities
• Recognize and respond to critical medical symptoms of students under the direction of the licensed school nurse
• Assist in transfers, mobility, and positioning of students as directed by special education staff
• Assist student in utilizing communication device/tools as directed by special education staff
• Assists, monitors, and guides students to complete tasks
• Assists the student in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, social skills, and recreational skills
• Implements approved de-escalation techniques
• Responsible to document delivery of services in written logs, behavior charts, etc
• Promotes a safe learning environment
• Provides supervision of students before and after school, recess and lunch
• Supports student needs on special education bus routes as necessary
• Models and assists students in utilizing social skills, turn taking, sportsmanship, and cooperative learning
• Provide assistance to teachers as directed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible as student needs, schedules, and daily duties may change
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff
• Ability to physically restrain student with help of others if behavior escalates to dangerous level
• Ability to physically move about the building and maintain pace of students Paraprofessional Job Description
• Ability to interpret information, data, and instructions that are provided in written, oral, or schedule form
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing
• Ability to utilize basic technology
• Ability to complete Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to attain Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status

MPS BENEFITS

• Sick Leave/Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Personal Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Insurance Offerings: Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• PERA Contribution

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, walk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. The employee may be frequently required to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or lift students from wheelchairs, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Inside and/or outside climactic environment: occasionally subjected to extremes of temperature.

Marshall, MN is located in Southwest Minnesota and is a regional hub for the southwest corner of the state. Marshall is also the home to Southwest Minnesota State University and several national and global industries, including the Schwan Food Company, Ralco, and US Bank. Take a virtual tour of Marshall Public Schools today!

It is the policy of Marshall Public Schools to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.