Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support & IEP

Staff Today Inc.; Lakeville (MN); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Referral rewards

CEUs

Marketplace discounts

Hotel savings

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Staff Today Inc. seeks a Paraprofessional in Lakeville, MN to support special education teams and help students succeed. The role includes small-group instruction, one-to-one support, and implementing IEP accommodations with technology tools.

Ideal candidates have an AA degree or equivalent and strong communication skills. The position requires flexibility, ability to move quickly between activities, and experience with classroom tech such as iPads and Excel.

Qualifications

• AA degree/60 college credits or successful paraprofessional test.
• Additional post-secondary training relevant to children, adolescents, or young adults preferred.
• Flexibility within the work environment; ability to work with small and large groups, one-to-one, and in multiple school settings.
• Strong communication skills with students and adults.
• Skilled in using various computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and technology used by students (iPads, smartphones).
• Strong language, math, and reading skills.
• Willingness to accept direction from supervising teachers and administrators.
• Ability to cope with change and the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to move quickly from sitting to standing and follow students at a fast pace when needed.
• Ability to obtain PCA certification from the Department of Human Services.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers, including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
• Provide support to enhance student success and independence through implementation of IEP adaptations and accommodations, such as taking notes, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, and implementing organizational tools.
• Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Promote a positive learning environment and advocate for student needs.
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
• Support the development of individual communication, social, and functional skills.
• Implement individual student behavior plans, including positive reinforcement, self-regulation, behavior de-escalation, transitions between school settings, and safe restraint procedures when required.
• Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assist students with mobility, including toileting, diaper changes, lifting and transferring, dressing, and using adaptive equipment.
• Accompany students during school-related community outings, which may include driving a district vehicle.
• Support activities of daily living, including eating, feeding, hygiene, dressing, and toileting.
• Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
• ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Conferences and school activities beyond regular work day; CPI training when required; supervise lunch/recess as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication

Adaptability

Student engagement

Tech literacy

Formation

AA degree/60 college credits

Paraprofessional test

Outils

MS Office

iPads

Smartphones

Description du poste

Staff Today Inc. seeks a Paraprofessional in Lakeville, MN to support special education teams and help students succeed. The role includes small-group instruction, one-to-one support, and implementing IEP accommodations with technology tools.

Ideal candidates have an AA degree or equivalent and strong communication skills. The position requires flexibility, ability to move quickly between activities, and experience with classroom tech such as iPads and Excel.