Special Education Paraeducator Level 1

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fargo Public School District is seeking paraeducators to provide instructional support and direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher. Positions follow a 9‑month schedule and offer benefits eligibility.

Selected candidates may be eligible for Title I related roles with required certifications. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and basic academic and computer abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, staff, and parents.
• Basic academic and computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Basic academic skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

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

Description du poste

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.

What You Do

Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee.

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 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