Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Paraprofessional at Armstrong Elementary School

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Paraprofessional at Armstrong Elementary School

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Location:

Armstrong Elementary School
Hours per Day: 3 hours per day & 9 hours per week
Start and End Times: 12:30 p.m.

- 3:30 p.m. (T/W/TH)
Starting Base Pay: $22.25 per hour
Anticipated

Start Date:

January 12, 2026
Available for Application:
December 16, 2025 - December 21, 2025 or until filled
Highly Qualified Information:
This position is eligible for an additional $0.50 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 regularly). External candidates DO NOT need to meet this criteria until after they are hired but are required to meet the requirement no later than May 31st.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA AT THE TIME THEIR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.
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Program

South Wash Co Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life, dependent life, long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, flexible spending accounts, EAP, and retirement plans. Visit our benefits page for more detailed information. Position follows school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.

This position is responsible for providing instructional and/or behavioral support to special education students with disabilities under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.

• Consult daily with licensed special education teacher regarding daily responsibilities.
• Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures, including 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. Implement curriculum, adapt 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.
• Assist with toileting and other personal care issues.
• 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.
• Accept work direction willingly, shift work assignments and accept changing and new job assignments as needed.
• Collect and record student data adhering to the licensed teacher’s directions and requirements. Communicate this information to licensed teacher(s) and other staff connected to that student as identified by the 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 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet District 833’s 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 early childhood classrooms.
• 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…