Special Education Paraprofessional - Autism Spectrum Disorders; ASD

Special Education Paraprofessional

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose -- "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student. Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking.

We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview:

A Special Education Paraprofessional at Westwood Schools, helping primarily support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades 5-8 in a center-based classroom as well as general education classrooms.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to... under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students; having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities; working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings; working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;

working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include... holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate; completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree OR receiving a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment;
Ability to pass pre-work physical and complete PCA training. Training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment; ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including... being able to lift 40 pounds; frequent bending and/or twisting; and possibly physically restraining students Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary:
Group Paraprofessionals Position SPED ASD Rate of Pay $/hr Benefits Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA Other Additional $0.75/hr differential if employee holds a bachelor's degree