Special Education Paraprofessional (Temporary Assignment)

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 Special Education Paraprofessional for a temporary assignment at Eastview High School. This role involves supporting students with diverse needs, implementing behavior and health plans, and collaborating with teachers and staff to create an inclusive learning environment. The position requires a high school diploma and effective communication and behavior management skills. Join a team committed to educating and inspiring students for lifelong success in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

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 behavior management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Implement behavior intervention and health plans.
• Reinforce lessons with small groups of students.

Skills

Behavior management skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience in center-based and inclusion settings

Ability to perform health tasks

Knowledge of sensory activities

Education

High School diploma

Two years of college or Associate's degree

MN passing score on the ParaEducator test

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (Temporary Assignment) JobID: 20653

• Date Posted:
  2/6/2025
• Location:
  Eastview High School
• Closing Date:
  02/13/2025

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/TA/ Special Education Paraprofessional

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

Effective Date of Employment:
Anticipated Dates: ASAP until the end of the 2024/25 school year

Application Deadlines:
February 13, 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 at Employee 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.