Extended ; ESY - Transition Special Ed Paraprofessional at East Ridge High School

Position

Transition Special Ed Paraprofessional - Extended School Year (ESY) - Temporary

5 positions available

East Ridge High School

3.5 hours per day

8:45 a.m.

- 12:15 p.m.

$22.25 per hour + $0.50 Highly Qualified Incentive upon proof of meeting Highly Qualified requirement is submitted

July 13, 2026 - July 30, 2026 (Monday-Thursday)

Open until filled

All candidates must meet the Highly Qualified requirement prior to the start date of assignment. (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester/90 Quarter post-secondary credits OR a passing score on the Para Pro or Para Pathways assessments).
INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA AT THE TIME THEIR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.

Program

So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans.

These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being. 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 students in alternative education programs under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.

• Consult daily with licensed teacher regarding daily responsibilities.
• Collaborate with related service providers, outside agencies and other team members.
• Assist 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 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 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.
• Transport students using District vehicles as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass training requirements for Type 3 School Bus annually.
  
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