Education Support Professional; Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders; ASD), Emotional

Position Title: Education Support Professional, Special Education

Assignment

Location:

Alliance Education Center, Rosemount, MN (Students with Unique Needs Program)

Hours per Day: 7.5

Schedule: 7:30 a.m.

- 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, following school calendar as assigned

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 27, 2025

Starting Pay Rate: $22.55 per hour (Education Support Professional Contract)

Date Posted: April 29, 2025

Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and direct supervision of program assistant directors/principals, paraprofessionals aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) goals across educational, communication, emotional, physical, and behavioral areas. Education Support Professionals work individually and in small groups, supporting goals set by speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners, and other related services staff. They model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and socialization.

Professionalism, empathy, and a non‑judgmental approach are essential to ensure student safety and growth, enabling students to exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The role is performed in accordance with district policy and state/federal laws.

• Assist classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing student educational programming.
• Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies under the direction of the teacher or other professionals to provide differentiated instruction and meet student needs.
• Implement charting, data collection, paperwork preparation, and other monitoring techniques to ensure student success in behavioral, social, and educational areas.
• Assist licensed staff in implementing classroom management and behavioral interventions, creating an environment appropriate for learning.
• Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, employing de‑escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors; may be required to use physical restraints.
• Assist students in daily routines, including escorting during arrival/departure, special classes, therapy, and supervision in school areas such as lunch, playground, gym, and off‑site activities.
• Facilitate activities with a student or small group under the direction of the teacher, therapist, or other related service staff.
• Assist students in developing appropriate social skills and behavior through modeling, lessons, incentive plans, and charting.
• Help maintain safety of all students and the environment.
• Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, fellow assistants, and other program/school staff to meet student needs and maintain a positive work environment.
• Participate in training/in‑service as assigned, in accordance with the contract.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Willingness and ability to work with students receiving a high level of special education services.
• Highly qualified:
  Two years of higher education study with 60 completed semester credits and an Associate’s degree (or higher), or a passing score on the Para Pro assessment.
• Previous experience with children/individuals with special needs and general knowledge of teaching practices for such students; other work history may be considered.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with staff, parents, and the community, building collaborative relationships.
• Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management and implement restrictive procedures.
• Ability to obtain PCA certification from the Department of Human Services.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication maintained during high‑stress and crisis situations.
• Desire to work with assistive technology.
• Basic computer and email skills; proficiency in core educational subject areas.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and support a student’s full adult‑size body weight with a two‑ to three‑person lift.
• Ability to support an adult‑size student’s full body weight.
• Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, leaning, and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
• Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and blood borne pathogens; use of personal protective equipment may be required.
• Environments are generally moderately noisy.

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Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer.