ECSE Paraprofessional

Lakeville Area Schools•Crystal Lake, MN

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Paraprofessional Position Description/Qualifications: Serve as a contributing member of the special education team. Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task. Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools). Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior. Promote a positive learning environment and advocates for student needs. Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates. Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills. Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required. Collect student data as directed by special education teacher. Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, assisting students with adaptive equipment. Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle. Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering). Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required

Responsibilities

Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
Promote a positive learning environment and advocates for student needs.
Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills.
Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required.
Collect student data as directed by special education teacher.
Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, assisting students with adaptive equipment.
Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering).
Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.

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 .