Educational Support Professional - SEC
Intermediate District 287•Richfield, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Intermediate District 287 is looking for dedicated and compassionate Educational Support Professionals/Paraprofessionals to support students in a dynamic and rewarding classroom environment! This position is located at the South Education Center in Richfield, MN. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, with no weekends and no holidays. The salary is based on the Local 2209 Salary Schedule B, ranging from $23.76 to $31.37 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate.
- Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals in an environment that provides broad familiarity with and understanding of the physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of children with exceptional needs.
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience OR The successful completion of the ParaEducator Exam or ETS ParaPro Assessment prior to the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- District 287 offers the ParaEducator exam for candidates that need this requirement.
Responsibilities
- Educates students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher.
- Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials.
- Assists with group educational activities that include students on IEPs.
- Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs.
- Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs.
- Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation.
- Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule.
- Manages students (including those on IEPs).
- Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
- Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management to include restraint of students.
- Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations.
- Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities.
- Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing).
- Participates in professional activities and meetings.
- Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications.
- Maintains classroom (housekeeping chores).
- Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips.
- May transport students in District vehicles, when requested.
- Completes paperwork for third party billing, as required.
- Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.
Benefits
- Low cost single and family medical insurance
- No-Premium Employee-Only Medical Insurance
- Infertility benefits
- $40 copay for outpatient mental health services
- Low cost dental insurance through Delta Dental
- District funded HRA account
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
- Retirement benefits through PERA
- Optional 403b with district match after 1 year
- Paid time off
- Mental Health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
