HIGH NEEDS/RESOURCE SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL AT OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Company: South Washington County Schools, ISD 833
Location: Cottage Grove
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
HIGH NEEDS/RESOURCE PARAPROFESSIONAL
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OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Benefits: - Participation in Minnesota State retirement program.
Can contribute to 403(b) and may be eligible for district match
based on union contract.
- Medical insurance benefits at 25 hours per week. Participation in
High Deductible plan includes contribution to a VEBA per union
contract.
- Position follows school calendar with the option to work in other
summer paraprofessional positions if interested.
Compensation:
The base rate of pay is $22.25 per hour. This position is eligible
for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is
achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful
completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district once a
month). External candidates DO NOT need to meet this criteria until
after they are hired. INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA
AT THE TIME THEIR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.
Hours Per Day or Per Week: 6.5 hours per day
Position Start and End Time: 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Available for Application: September 11, 2024 - September 16, 2024
or until filled
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Classification: Program
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing instructional and/or
behavioral support to special education students in high needs
programs under the direction of a licensed special education
teacher.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Consult daily with licensed special education teacher regarding
daily responsibilities.
- Assist special education teacher in implementing district
policies and procedures, including but not limited to emergency
procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student
vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management as
directed.
- Assist special education students in academic areas such as
reading, writing or math. This includes implementing curriculum,
adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the
needs of the student under the direction of a licensed
teacher.
- Work with students that may have learning challenges,
behavioral issues, and/or need physical support. It may be
necessary to assist students with toileting, eating, transitioning
to classes, lockers, lunch/recess, buses, physical transfers; and
other activities of daily living.
- Accept work direction willingly, shift work assignments and
accept changing and new job assignments as needed.
- Support licensed teacher in utilizing a variety of behavioral
management techniques, including redirection and restraints if
necessary throughout the day. Supervise students during cooling off
time, monitor and document behavior, and implement positive
behavior support.
- Collect and record student data adhering to the supervising
Special Education teacher's directions and requirements.
Communicates this information to licensed teacher(s) and other
staff connected to that student as identified by supervising
teacher.
- Provide services to student as directed by licensed teacher in
a manner that demonstrates knowledge of, and a positive respect
for, the distinctions between the roles and responsibilities of the
teacher, paraprofessional and other staff.
- Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with
students, families, and staff.
- Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and
equity for all students, staff and families.
- Other duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION,
LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet District 833 Highly Qualified
requirements.
- Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal
government, and/or District 833.
- Possess the skills and ability to reinforce math, reading, and
writing skills in elementary and/or secondary classrooms.
- Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
- Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication
skills.
- Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper
grammar usage for all students. Helps provide a positive learning
environment.
- Self-directed and able to organize small group reading and math
activities with resources and assessments provided.
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email,
Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Actively participates in district-sponsored training when
offered.
- Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors,
and the community in a positive and responsive way that is
consistently welcoming and enhances effective work
relationships.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions
and job functions. Desired:
- Trained in and experience utilizing behavioral management
techniques.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic academics and behavior
characteristics of elementary and/or secondary students.
- Certification in first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary
resuscitation).
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities and
knowledge of disabilities.
- Knowledge of the terminology related to the services and
support of special education students.
- Previous experience utilizing behavioral management
techniques.
- Demonstrates good organizational and time management
skills.
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Keywords: South Washington County Schools, ISD 833, Bloomington , HIGH NEEDS/RESOURCE SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL AT OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, Other , Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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