Special Education Aide | Inclusive Classrooms | 6.25h

Independent School District 197; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 in Mendota Heights is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional staff in special education and regular classrooms. The role requires assisting students, supervising routines, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include a two-year degree or Parapro Assessment, PCA training provided, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a part-time, on-site position with wages of $23.92–$25.67 per hour under the

Qualifications

• Must have a two year degree or passed The Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, autism, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student.
• Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Intercultural competence

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Disability awareness

Education

Two-year degree or Parapro Assessment

Job description

Independent School District 197 in Mendota Heights is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional staff in special education and regular classrooms. The role requires assisting students, supervising routines, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include a two-year degree or Parapro Assessment, PCA training provided, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a part-time, on-site position with wages of $23.92–$25.67 per hour under the