SpEd Para - 21.67 hrs/week

Farmington Public Schools; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools in Farmington, Minnesota, is seeking a Special Education Para-educator to provide assistance to teachers in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. This role involves working both individually and in groups to reinforce academic, motor, and communication skills under teacher direction.

The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires adaptability to different students' special needs and supports.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding of students' needs

Communication skills

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 60 semester college credits or pass the para pro test

Job description

SpEd Para

Location: MVE. Hours: 21.67 hrs/week. Pay: $22.00/hr.

Summary

Provide assistance to teachers in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce motor, academic, social, self-care or communication skills under the direction of the teacher. Assist the teacher(s) in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on understanding of students needs, interests and abilities. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, and positioning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children; work experience in educational setting preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and AA degree or 60 semester college credits or pass the para pro test.