Special Education Paraeducator

SCHEDULE:

• Hourly
• 10-Month

Hours by Level:

• Elementary: 7:15 AM - 2:15 PM

• Secondary: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

REPORTS TO:
Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

• Proficiency in the English language, in accordance with Minnesota state statute

• Highly Qualified status (HQ), defined by one of the following:

  • 60 college credits OR

  • Higher Education degree OR

  • Paraeducator Assessment

Preferred

• Similar job-related experience

• Bilingual

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teaching personnel or special services staff in the supervision and instruction of special education students. Duties include classroom support, clerical tasks, assisting students with special health care needs, and fostering development in daily living and behavioral skills.

SALARY:

• $18.50/hour

• $20.50/hour - Level IV Special Education settings

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation and follow-through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process

• Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming

• Support student physical and behavioral management, including removing or restraining students for disruptive behavior when necessary

• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities

• Maintain awareness of student activities and behaviors; communicate rules, expectations, and consequences

• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement, and Core Values

• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Adhere to federal, state, and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws

• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers

• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher

• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods; may be exposed to adverse weather conditions

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
(*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All employees of St. Cloud Area School District 742 are responsible for supporting District goals, working collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students, and parents, and modeling a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to adapt to change, demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, communicate effectively, respect confidentiality, and be dependable and accountable in their work.

St. Cloud Area School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff as needed to best meet District needs.

For more information on the role, check out these helpful videos:

• Who are Paraeducators?
  • https://youtu.be/ExiEekOJqu8
• What does a Paraeducator do?
  • https://youtu.be/DHNDPoupKr8