Special Education Paraeducator - Early Childhood

Quarry view Education Center is also the home of District 742 early childhood education. We welcome families living in the St. Cloud area and surrounding communities to participate in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), District 742 Preschool, Early Childhood Screening and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs.

Hourly, 10-Month Position

Location
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Quarry view Education Center 800 7th St S, Waite Park, MN 56387

Work hours vary based on school assignment and student/program needs

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

None

$19.00/hr

Required

• High School or GED Diploma
• Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
• 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Passing score on the Para educator Exam (contact district for information)

Preferred

• Similar job-related experience
• Bilingual

The Special Education Para educator is responsible for assisting teaching personnel or special services staff in the supervision and instruction of special education students, performing classroom clerical tasks, assisting students with special health care needs, and supporting the development of students' 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
• Assist with student physical and behavior management, including removing or restraining students for disruptive behavior
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintain awareness and observe student activities and behaviors, including communicating rules, expectations, and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement, and Core Values
• Assist in the development and maintenance of 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 administrators and teachers
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. 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.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located ud School District 742 Title IX Information.

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