Paraprofessional - Special Eduation
POSITION PURPOSE
Paraprofessionals in ISD 200 empower students to achieve their best by supporting them academically, emotionally and behaviorally to maximize their learning experience. Location & Position:
John F. Kennedy Elementary School - Bridge program (Setting 3 centerbased program)
Hours:
- 6.25 hours/day (plus 30 minute unpaid lunch) for the 2024-2025 school year. (Hours anticipated to be 5.75 beginning 2025-2026 school year)
- Start and end times vary based on location and student need (start times range 8:30 - 9:00)
- Student contact days only
- Assisting the licensed teacher in providing instructional reinforcement, accommodations and managing student educational progress in the classroom
- Assist with data collection and behavior management techniques to ensure student success
- Assist and support student learning with academics, social/emotional needs, and interpersonal skills
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, dressing, as needed
- Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures including but not limited to emergency procedures, data collection, positive behavior supports and non-violent crisis intervention as directed
- Reinforce instruction through small group or individual activities
- Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, student assignments, behavior regulation
- Supervising and assisting students during lunch, arrival/departure from school, and other daily needs
- Maintain a high level of respect, equity for all and confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and families
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet one of the following requirements:
- at least two years of qualifying college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education, or;
- an associates or higher degree, with qualifying course work, or;
- a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment.
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administrators
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight and support students with activities of daily living
- Proficient in organizational skills
- Ability to be punctual in reporting to work and for assigned duties during the day
- Starting pay: $20.96 per hour (Based on meeting highly qualified requirements); 2023-2025 Paraprofessional Master Agreement on District website for more details.
- District contribution to health, dental, life insurance and LTD
- Paid Holidays and time off
Hastings Public Schools Superintendent
Rebekah Lutchen
