Educational Support Professional - Early Childhood Special Education (Highly Qualified)
About The Position
To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom. To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks include: Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students' special needs. Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher. Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher. Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment. Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher. Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher. Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor. Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Applicants must be considered Highly Qualified (HQ) to work as a special education paraprofessional by their start date per the Minnesota Department of Education.
- Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have: Two years of study at an institution of higher education (a minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended); OR An associate's degree (or higher); OR Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
- Persons employed shall have the skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff and parents.
- Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management.
- Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
- Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
- Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
- Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
- Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor.
- Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Benefits
- Meaningful and impactful work
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A variety of benefits
- Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
- Summer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
