Special Education Paraprofessional

Faribault Independent School District 656; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Faribault Independent School District 656 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support Level III Early Childhood special needs students at Roosevelt Early Learning Center. The role runs Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:30 and Fri 12:00-3:30, with pay starting at $21.25/hour and immediate hire.

Responsibilities include supervision, data collection, and assisting with health-related tasks under the nurse's supervision. Must be willing to be trained in PECS and related strategies.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate of Arts degree or 60 college credits or portfolio or Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with personal care when needed.
• Willingness to be trained in PECS, visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision of Level III Early Childhood special needs students.
• Substitute in the health office when needed under supervision of the licensed school nurse.
• Carry out routine record keeping and data reporting as directed by the case manager.
• Follow District policies and maintain First Aid/ CPR standards.

Skills

Special needs experience

Lifting 50 lbs

First Aid CPR

Data collection

PECS training

Visual schedules

Social stories

Behavior supports

Education

Associate degree

60 college credits

Portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies

ParaPro Test

High School Diploma

Job description

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.