Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194, Lakeville, Minnesota, United States, 55044
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Special Education Paraprofessional
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Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194 .
Responsibilities
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 supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of IEP adaptations and accommodations (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, 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 development of individual communication, social, and functional skills.
Implement individual student behavior plans, including positive reinforcement, self-regulation assistance, behavior de-escalation, transition support, and safe restraint procedures when required.
Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
Assist students with mobility (e.g., toileting/changing diapers, lifting/transferring, dressing, adaptive equipment).
Accompany students during school-related community outings, including driving a district vehicle.
Support activities of daily living (e.g., eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, toileting/diapering).
Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful completion of the Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment.
Schedule
6.25 hours per day, Monday – Friday
31.25 hours per week
Start/End Time: 9:05 am – 3:50 pm
172 days per year including holidays
Salary Classified in the LEAF Contract as B‑2‑1 with a starting salary of $19.85–$24.05 per hour depending on experience.
What You Will Like About Us Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students across Lakeville, parts of Burnsville, and Elko New Market. The district includes nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K‑12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education. We are committed to a vision that inspires a passion for learning and a mission that ensures success for every student, personally, socially, academically, and civically. Our culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, staff, and families.
Benefits You May Include
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Employees eligible for benefits on day one of employment
Full‑time benefits (0.75 FTE or 30 hours/week) including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans
Health & dental benefits for teachers at 0.5 FTE or more
Part‑time voluntary benefits (20‑29.99 hours/week) including low‑cost vision and legal insurance
Health benefits: added networks for many medical services at zero cost, free virtual healthcare services, free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs, provider choice with the largest PPO network, wellness rewards program
Dental plans with orthodontic care for adults and children
403(b) retirement investment account with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements
Pension plan providing income in retirement (see PERA for non‑instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions)
Life insurance for staff over 30 hours/week (teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
Long‑term disability insurance for staff over 30 hours/week (teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Work/Life Support
Confidential, no‑cost assistance for anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting, alcohol or drug addiction, stress management, and more.
Virtual fitness services for accessible, effective, affordable fitness goals anytime, anywhere.
Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify; see Federal Student Aid website)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity.
Apply online at https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/ and be among the first 25 applicants.
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Special Education Paraprofessional
role at
Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194 .
Responsibilities
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 supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of IEP adaptations and accommodations (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, 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 development of individual communication, social, and functional skills.
Implement individual student behavior plans, including positive reinforcement, self-regulation assistance, behavior de-escalation, transition support, and safe restraint procedures when required.
Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
Assist students with mobility (e.g., toileting/changing diapers, lifting/transferring, dressing, adaptive equipment).
Accompany students during school-related community outings, including driving a district vehicle.
Support activities of daily living (e.g., eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, toileting/diapering).
Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful completion of the Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment.
Schedule
6.25 hours per day, Monday – Friday
31.25 hours per week
Start/End Time: 9:05 am – 3:50 pm
172 days per year including holidays
Salary Classified in the LEAF Contract as B‑2‑1 with a starting salary of $19.85–$24.05 per hour depending on experience.
What You Will Like About Us Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students across Lakeville, parts of Burnsville, and Elko New Market. The district includes nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K‑12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education. We are committed to a vision that inspires a passion for learning and a mission that ensures success for every student, personally, socially, academically, and civically. Our culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, staff, and families.
Benefits You May Include
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Employees eligible for benefits on day one of employment
Full‑time benefits (0.75 FTE or 30 hours/week) including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans
Health & dental benefits for teachers at 0.5 FTE or more
Part‑time voluntary benefits (20‑29.99 hours/week) including low‑cost vision and legal insurance
Health benefits: added networks for many medical services at zero cost, free virtual healthcare services, free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs, provider choice with the largest PPO network, wellness rewards program
Dental plans with orthodontic care for adults and children
403(b) retirement investment account with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements
Pension plan providing income in retirement (see PERA for non‑instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions)
Life insurance for staff over 30 hours/week (teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
Long‑term disability insurance for staff over 30 hours/week (teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Work/Life Support
Confidential, no‑cost assistance for anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting, alcohol or drug addiction, stress management, and more.
Virtual fitness services for accessible, effective, affordable fitness goals anytime, anywhere.
Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify; see Federal Student Aid website)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity.
Apply online at https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/ and be among the first 25 applicants.
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