Special Education Paraeducator

ISD 622; Saint Paul (MN); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ISD 622 is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support instructional activities and student needs in a Monday–Friday schedule of 32.5 hours per week. The role requires assisting with curriculum, behavior management, and daily classroom tasks while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

The position starts ASAP and offers benefits per the labor agreement; candidates should meet education requirements or ParaPro testing as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one of the following: AA/AS/AAS or higher, or 60 credits post-secondary coursework, or passing score on ParaEducator test.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; complete required training.

Responsabilités

• Assist in instruction by providing support and practical training to students across subjects.
• Assist the teacher with implementing instructional plans and adapting curriculum as directed by the teacher; prepare class schedules and organize learning materials; assist with classroom activities.
• Support educational staff in meeting students' specific needs; redirect inappropriate behaviors; assist with feeding, movement, and toileting; escort to vocational training; chaperone outings; supervise bus loading/unloading.
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment; communicate student needs to staff; monitor and document student progress and IEP data.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting; perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Student supervision

Formation

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS/AAS or higher

Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 credits)

ParaEducator test (ParaPro)

Description du poste

Position: Special Education Paraeducator

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 32.5 hours per week, student contact days

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $24.54 per hour

Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
  • An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
  • Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelors degree, or
  • Passing score on ParaEducator test. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Completion of any required training necessary for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Education)
• Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience and/or training in behavior management

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students by providing support and practical training to students in various subject matters
• Provide assistance to the teacher by performing such duties as:
  • Implementing instructional plans and assisting with the adaptation/modification of the curriculum as directed by the teacher
  • Preparing class schedules
  • Organizing learning materials
  • Assisting with classroom activities
• Assist educational staff in performing duties to meet the specific needs of students including, but not limited to:
  • Redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms
  • Preparing food for and/or feeding students
  • Assisting in the physical movement of students
  • Diapering and toileting students
  • Escorting students to vocational training jobs
  • Chaperoning student community outings
  • Supervising students during bus loading and unloading
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that student needs are met by communicating with other staff about student needs
• Monitor and document the educational progress of students by performing evaluations of student progress and needs
• Record data pertaining to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting at all times
• Other related duties as assigned

May be regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.