Specialized; Multilingual Educational Support Professional; ESP

Overview

Position Type:
Education Support Professional/ Secondary

Date Posted: 9/29/2025

Location:

Kellogg Middle School

Date Available:

11/03/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

• Follow student Behavior Intervention Plans and Emergency Healthcare Plans.
• Provide support to students with personal cares (toileting, dressing, feeding) as needed.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of students with different disabilities.
• Observe and document students  academic and social behaviors.
• Consistent and accurate data collection of student progress on goals and objectives.
• Provide feedback on student progress to classroom teachers and related services staff.
• Knowledge using iPads and other devices used for communication of non-verbal students.
• Support students with de-escalation techniques and use restrictive procedures as needed (Training provided as needed).
• Supervise students in various settings and locations in and around the school building, before, during and after school hours.
• Move on and off the floor to meet students at their level.
• Provide Support/Supervision at meal times, at recess and on field trips.
• May monitor and/or supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground in all types of weather.
• Model appropriate language and social behavior.
• Able to build strong relationships with children from all backgrounds and neuro-types.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communication with all staff.
• Good organizational skills.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.
• Minimum requirement: 60 college semester credits and/or a two-year degree from an accredited college or university. Please include official transcript(s) with application.
• In lieu of college credits or degree, one can complete the Para educator Assessments. The passing scores in Minnesota are 65% and 70%.
• For more information about the Para educator, visit 70%.
• The test is available to applicants who are presented an official job offer from the Rochester Public School District.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with elementary age students.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.
• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won t shy away from today s educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.