Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to support students with special needs. This role involves assisting teachers and nurses, implementing intervention strategies, and providing essential health support to students in a diverse school community. The successful candidate will engage in effective communication with staff, students, and parents, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment. With a focus on empathy and integrity, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Join a collaborative team committed to fostering a love of learning and empowering students for lifelong success.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Sick-leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings account

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• High School diploma and two years of college or Associate's degree required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills essential for interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and health plans.
• Instruct individual students following programs designed by lead teacher.

Skills

Effective behavior management

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Crisis intervention

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High School diploma

Two years of college or Associate's degree

MN passing score on the ParaEducator test

Job description

• Date Posted:
  1/28/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Apple Valley High School
  
  
• Closing Date:
  02/04/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/TA/ Special Education Paraprofessional

Description:
6.75 hrs./day, 10 month calendar
7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP

Application Deadlines:
February 4, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org


Qualifications:

1. High School diploma AND two years of college OR Associate's degree OR MN passing score on the ParaEducator test.
2. Effective behavior management and health support skills, able to maintain routine in a student's day.
3. Effective communication and teamwork skills for interactions with staff, students, and parents.
4. Experience working in a center-based and inclusion setting.
5. Must be able to perform the essential job functions, which may include toileting, catheters, lifting, medication administration, gastric tube feedings, health tasks to support student, pool, DAPE, ability to work outside.
6. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
2. Assist teacher/nurse in collection and maintaining data.
3. Ability to implement intervention strategies developed by licensed staff.
4. Implement behavior intervention plans.
5. Implement health plans.
6. Assist with crisis interventions and discipline.
7. Have knowledge of effective sensory activities.
8. Instruct individual students following programs designed by lead teacher.
9. Assist with independent study.
10. Reinforce lessons with small groups of students.
11. Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsible To:
Building Principal

Compensation / Benefits:
RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V - According to contractual agreement (based on 2024-25 contract)
Step 1 - $20.65/hour
Step 2 - $21.91/hour
Step 3 - $23.16/hour
Employees in the paraprofessional classification, according to contractual agreement, shall receive a $1.00 per hour differential in addition to their hourly base rate.

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available atEmployee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196


Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –[e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

* Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.