Paraeducator

Paraprofessional– Lakeville, Minnesota Local Pay: $27.59 /hour- W2

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Exclusive Employee Benefits
- Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:8:00 AM - 2:45 PM Paraprofessional –

Duties & 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.

Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers, including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.

Provide support to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations, such as taking notes, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, and implementing organizational tools.

Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.

Promote a positive learning environment and advocate for student needs.

Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.

Support the development of individual communication, social, and functional skills.

Implement individual student behavior plans, including positive reinforcement, self-regulation, behavior de-escalation, transitions between school settings, and safe restraint procedures when required.

Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.

Assist students with mobility, including toileting, diaper changes, lifting and transferring, dressing, and using adaptive equipment.

Accompany students during school-related community outings, which may include driving a district vehicle.

Support activities of daily living, including eating, feeding, hygiene, dressing, and toileting.

Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality ADDITIONAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in conferences and school activities beyond the regular work day, when requested by special education teacher and approved by special education administrator.

Participate in district-wide professional development including Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training when required for position.

Supervise special education students in lunchroom and during recess as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment):

AA degree/60 college credits or a successful paraprofessional test. Additional post-secondary training relevant to children, adolescents, or young adults preferred.

Flexibility within the work environment. Ability to work with small and large groups, one-to-one, and in multiple school settings.

Strong communication skills with students and adults.

Skilled in using various computer programs (word processing, PowerPoint, Excel) and technology used by students (iPads, smartphones).Strong language, math, and reading skills. Willingness to accept direction from supervising teachers and administrators.

Ability to cope with change and the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Ability to move quickly from sitting to standing and follow students at a fast pace when needed.

Ability to obtain PCA certification from the Department of Human Services.

Minimum Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted MN license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Paraprofessional Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test,...)
Benefits Competitive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)401(k) Retirement Plan Travel Stipends for…