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Paraeducator | Special Education Paraeducator | District | Available: Immediate | Closing: Open Until Filled
Description The Shakopee School District is currently looking for Special Education Paraeducators. This position works 6.5 hours a day on student days.
Pay & Benefits Compensation Range: $21.34– $27.00 per hour, based on experience. Plus an additional $.50/hr for highly qualified Para’s.
A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following-
Medical Insurance
HSA&VEBA
Accidental Injury & Critical Illness
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) – 7.5% district contribution
403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment
Job Summary A special education paraprofessional, under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, provides direct and indirect support to students with special needs. This position must also demonstrate understanding of individual and unique characteristics of students with disabilities and assist them with their special education needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing physical restraint procedures when required.
Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/reviewing material, and keeping students on task.
Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation and behavior.
Provide supports and to enhance student success and foster independence through the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) accommodations and modifications.
Taking notes in class, reading materials out loud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational skills, etc).
Promote a positive learning environment.
Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, and assisting students with adaptive equipment.
Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
Support activities of daily living including assisting with feeding/eating, hygiene, dressing skills and toileting/diapering
Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
Assists with bus arrival, departure, monitoring and riding as indicated on the IEP and/or as needed
Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Highly qualified designation required or ability to obtain highly qualified status within 90 days of hire. The district will provide training and support to meet highly qualified status.
Highly qualified status includes one the following-
2-year degree
4-year degree
60 college credits
Passing the Master Teacher assessment for Paraprofessionals or Para Pro assessment.
Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
Training Requirements: District Provided
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/Crisis Prevention Intervention (NVCI/CPI)
Personal Care Assistant Certification (PCA)
Technology or transportation training
District all staff required training
Blood Borne Pathogens
ALICE
Employee Right to Know
Any district or building initiative (PBIS, Developmental Designs, etc)
Working Conditions Classroom, office, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, keyboarding, etc. Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
Application Procedure Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ posting 6437.
Selection Procedure Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Description The Shakopee School District is currently looking for Special Education Paraeducators. This position works 6.5 hours a day on student days.
Pay & Benefits Compensation Range: $21.34– $27.00 per hour, based on experience. Plus an additional $.50/hr for highly qualified Para’s.
A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following-
Medical Insurance
HSA&VEBA
Accidental Injury & Critical Illness
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) – 7.5% district contribution
403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment
Job Summary A special education paraprofessional, under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, provides direct and indirect support to students with special needs. This position must also demonstrate understanding of individual and unique characteristics of students with disabilities and assist them with their special education needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing physical restraint procedures when required.
Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/reviewing material, and keeping students on task.
Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation and behavior.
Provide supports and to enhance student success and foster independence through the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) accommodations and modifications.
Taking notes in class, reading materials out loud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational skills, etc).
Promote a positive learning environment.
Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, and assisting students with adaptive equipment.
Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
Support activities of daily living including assisting with feeding/eating, hygiene, dressing skills and toileting/diapering
Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
Assists with bus arrival, departure, monitoring and riding as indicated on the IEP and/or as needed
Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Highly qualified designation required or ability to obtain highly qualified status within 90 days of hire. The district will provide training and support to meet highly qualified status.
Highly qualified status includes one the following-
2-year degree
4-year degree
60 college credits
Passing the Master Teacher assessment for Paraprofessionals or Para Pro assessment.
Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
Training Requirements: District Provided
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/Crisis Prevention Intervention (NVCI/CPI)
Personal Care Assistant Certification (PCA)
Technology or transportation training
District all staff required training
Blood Borne Pathogens
ALICE
Employee Right to Know
Any district or building initiative (PBIS, Developmental Designs, etc)
Working Conditions Classroom, office, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, keyboarding, etc. Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
Application Procedure Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ posting 6437.
Selection Procedure Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
By clicking this button, you consent to receive emails about new jobs that relate to your search criteria. Remember: you can cancel these email alerts at any time.
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