District Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Crestview Elementary School

District Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Crestview Elementary School

Position:
Special Education Flex Paraprofessional. Assignment location:
Crestview Elementary School. Hours per day: 6.25 hours (7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with ½ hour unpaid lunch). Starting base pay: $22.25 per hour. Anticipated start date:
September 2 2026. Availability:
June 5 – 10 2026 or until filled.

• Consult daily with licensed special education teacher regarding daily responsibilities.
• Assist in implementing district policies and procedures including emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management.
• Support students academically (reading, writing, math) by implementing curriculum, adapting instructional strategies and materials under licensed teacher direction.
• Assist students who need login/lunch, transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Accept work direction willingly, shift assignments, and adapt to new assignments as needed.
• Support teacher with behavioral management techniques, including redirection and restraints if necessary; supervise students during cooling‑off time and implement positive behavior support.
• Collect and record student data, communicate information to licensed teacher(s) and other staff.
• Provide services in a manner that respects distinctions between teacher, paraprofessional, and other staff roles.
• Maintain confidentiality, fairness, respect, and equity with students, families, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet District 833 Highly Qualified requirements (2‑ or 4‑year degree, 60 semester credits, or successful completion of Para Pro).
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• 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.
• Positive behavior modeling, neat appearance, proper grammar.
• Self‑directed with ability to organize small‑group activities.
• Computer skills: email, Internet navigation, Microsoft Word.
• Pass paraprofessional fitness‑for‑duty tests.
• Prompt, reliable attendance.
• Active participation in district‑sponsored training.
• Positive communication with students, parents, coworkers, supervisors.
• Demonstrates appreciation of diversity and use of behavioral management techniques.
• Knowledge of basic academics and behavior of elementary/secondary students.
• Certification in first aid and CPR.
• Previous experience with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of special‑education terminology.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.

Medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental life insurance; long‑term disability; accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, flexible spending accounts;
Employee Assistance Program; retirement plans; and other voluntary plans. Visit the benefits page for detailed information.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity.