Special Education Paraprofessional

Faribault Independent School District 656; New Britain (CT); In loco; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Faribault Independent School District 656 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support Level III Early Childhood special needs students at Roosevelt Early Learning Center. Work hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:30 and Friday 12:00-3:30, with supervision duties and data collection integral to the role.

The position requires one of several educational pathways (AA, 60 credits, portfolio, Para Pro Test) and a High School Diploma, plus experience with special needs students.

Competenze

• Hold one of the following education options: AA degree, 60 credits, portfolio, or Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with students with special needs.
• Willing to be trained in PECS, visual schedules, social stories, and PBIS.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with personal care or health-related tasks under supervision.

Mansioni

• Support and supervise Level III Early Childhood special needs students.
• Substitute in health office under supervision of licensed school nurse.
• Perform routine record keeping as required by the case manager.
• Carry out health-related tasks and first aid steps as trained.

Conoscenze

Special needs experience

Data collection/reporting

Health procedures training

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Formazione

AA degree or 60 credits

Portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies

MN Para Pro Test

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title:SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Special Education Paraprofessional. This position will be Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:30 and Friday 12:00-3:30 to provide support and supervision of Level III Early Childhoodspecial needs students at Roosevelt Early Learning Center. Approximate rate of pay starts at $21.25. The position commences immediately upon hire.

Qualifications:

One of the following required: (1) Two year Associate of Arts degree; OR (2) The equivalent of 60 semester credits OR (3) A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals OR (4) A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test. High School Diploma required. Experience working with students with special needs. Ability and willingness to take direction from the case manager. Trained or willingness to be trained in strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports. Ability to implement the strategies identified above. Ability to collect and report data as directed by the case manager. Trained or willing to be trained in certain medical procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary and work with bodily fluids.

This position will involve substituting in the health office when needed under supervision of the licensed school nurse, to assist in paraprofessional activities related to health office services, to work within the framework of school laws, District policy, and first aid/CPR standards, and to do related work as required. Must have ability to take responsibility for supervising students, speak clearly and distinctly, demonstrate patience, warmth and liking for children, perform routine record keeping duties, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, render preliminary first aid steps, learn and perform specialized health procedures, and maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Application Deadline:

November 10, 2026 or until filled