Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Paraprofessional

Lakeville Area Public Schools•Lakeville, MN

44d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Non-Licensed Position Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional at Crystal Lake Education Center (CLEC) Start Date: TBD 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 172 days per year Start/End Times: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm Position Description/Qualifications: AA degree/60 college credits or successful Paraeducator assessment required. Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting. Link for more information on the Para Pro test: https://education.mn.gov/mde/dse/para/ Interpersonal skills, that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the work place as determined by the principal. Must have the ability to lift and toilet student. Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed. Position is not a regular part of the district staff. Position may be altered/eliminated at any time if deemed appropriate in the Individual Educational Plan (IEP). See attached job description for a full list of position duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Requirements

AA degree/60 college credits or successful Paraeducator assessment required.
Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting.
Interpersonal skills, that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the work place as determined by the principal.
Must have the ability to lift and toilet student.
Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.

Benefits

Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays each year.
Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
Health benefits include:
Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
Wellness rewards program.
Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well-being.
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Training, classes, and professional development.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.