Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day Stillwater Area High School

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional at Stillwater Area High School to provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs. Transferring/lifting of students may be required.

Preferred candidate will have experience with special needs students. Candidates must meet the Minnesota Highly Qualified standard: a Bachelor's or Associates degree, 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a ParaPro Exam score, with documentation

Qualifications

• Must meet state Highly Qualified: Bachelor's degree or Associates, or 60+ hours, or ParaPro Exam.
• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Documentation may be required to prove qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs.
• Assist with transferring/lifting students as required.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Communication skills

Documentation for ParaPro

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree or 60+ college hours

ParaPro Exam documentation

Tools

ParaPro Exam resources

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools! The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same - our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job title

Special Ed Paraprofessional - Stillwater Area High School

Job Summary

Special Education Paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs. Transferring/lifting of students may be required. Preferred candidate will have experience working with special needs students.

Requirements

In order to work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, you must meet the state requirement of being Highly Qualifed prior to your start date. To be considered Highly Qualifed, you must have ONE of the following; a Bachelor's Degree or an Associates Degree, or 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a Passing Score on the ParaPro Exam. Please be prepared to submit documentation in support of your qualifications. (Acceptable documentation includes transcripts from the college or a copy of the ParaPro Exam report.)

Hours per day

6.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday (student contact days).

Start Date

ASAP

Diversity

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Salary

Per Para Contract - starting $21.00/hour

Information about our salary and benefits can be found at: http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-contracts