Special Education Paraprofessional / Educational Assistant

Faribault Public Schools; Faribault (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Faribault Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support special needs students at Faribault Middle School. This full-time position requires a commitment of 7 hours per day, 5 days a week, starting August 28, 2023. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate patience, warmth, and a passion for working with children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience with special needs students and willingness to learn healthcare procedures.
• Ability to implement support strategies like PECS and visual schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision for level III special needs students.
• Assist in health office and perform specialized growth procedures.
• Supervise students and ensure well-being while adhering to protocols.

Skills

High School Diploma

Experience working with students with special needs

Ability to take direction

Collect and report data

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

First Aid/CPR knowledge

Education

Two year Associate of Arts degree

Equivalent of 60 semester credits

MN Para Pro Test passing score

Portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional / Educational Assistant

Pay $19.29 / hour

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 4486
• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/ Special Education Paraprofessional
  
  
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• Date Posted:
  6/6/2023
  
  
• Location:
  Faribault Middle School
  
  
• Date Available:
  8/28/23
  
  
• Closing Date:
  6/6/23 or until filled
  
  
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Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description: Special Education Paraprofessional / Educational Assistant position. This position will be for 7 hours per day 5 days per week to provide support and supervision of level III special needs students with Developmental Cognative Disability at Faribault Middle School. Approximate rate of pay starts at $19.29. The position commences on approximately 8/28/23 with the start of the 23-24 school year.

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 Procedure: Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application Deadline: June 12, 2023 or until filled




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