Special Education Paraeducator

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking paraeducators to provide instructional support to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. There are two classifications of Paraeducators: I and II, and the schools will hire based on student and school needs.

These positions are full-time on a 9-month schedule, Monday through Friday, with an hourly salary range of $18.24 to $22.70. A High School Diploma or GED is required, plus strong communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing.
• Basic academic and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students under the direction of a certified teacher or licensed employee.
• Deliver direct services to students in classroom settings.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and supporting paraprofessional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field

Job description

Job TypeFull timeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleSchedule9-months Monday through FridaySalary RangeFrom $18.24 to $22.70 per hour

All building principals have access to this job posting and will call selected candidates for interviews. Additional education and/or experience may be required for specific aide positions. Some positions are supported by Title I funds and require additional levels of education or certification. If hired for a Title I position, Title I Paraprofessional Certification will be required prior to hire or work with students.

Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. There are two classifications of Paraeducators: I and II. The schools will hire depending on the needs of the students/school.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing
• Basic academic and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
• Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Associates degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field
• Experience working as direct support professional, personal care aid, CNA, or similar position

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100