MSAD- Paraprofessional

MSAD
- Paraprofessional

Open to employees of Mn State Academies who are in the Special Education Program Assistant (SEPA) classification; other qualified applicants will be considered after bidders have been exhausted.

• Job
• Position:
  Part‑time, 36.5 hours/week, 10 months/year based on the school calendar.
• Location:
  
  Faribault, MN
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (Monday–Friday)
• Salary: $24.12 – $30.89 per hour
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Union: 204 – Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt

• Provide paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academies.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs for deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Provide educational instruction and use a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviours.
• Perform related work as required.
• Positions at the State Academy for the Deaf require signing skills; candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate’s or higher degree; or a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Para educator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dorm setting or a similar setting as a caregiver.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.

• Knowledge or experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Knowledge of data practices as it relates to work in the social/human services field.
• Demonstration of advanced sign language.
• Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the day.

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months.

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For over 150 years, the Minnesota State Academies has provided educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and blind/visually impaired students who range in age from birth to 21. The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) and the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) are statewide public schools with dormitory options that serves students from all regions of the state.

Our teachers are professionally trained and licensed in Deaf/Hard of Hearing and blind/visually impaired education.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify …)

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance.
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