Special Education Paraeducator

Position Summary

The Special Education Para educator is responsible for assisting teaching personnel or special services staff in the supervision and instruction of special education students. Duties include classroom support, clerical tasks, assisting students with special health care needs, and fostering development in daily living and behavioral skills.

• Assist in the implementation and follow-through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming.
• Support student physical and behavioral management, including removing or restraining students for disruptive behavior when necessary.
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Maintain awareness of student activities and behaviors; communicate rules, expectations, and consequences.
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement, and Core Values.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Adhere to federal, state, and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers.
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in English language, in accordance with Minnesota state statute.
• Highly Qualified status (HQ) defined by one of the following: 60 college credits, higher education degree, or para educator assessment.
• Preferred:
  Similar job-related experience;
  Bilingual (any language).

Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods; may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Frequent tasks include walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing. Light work involves exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week* (temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible). This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.

* Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.

St. Cloud Area School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..isd
742.org/about-us/title-ix. District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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