Educational Support Professional - Special Education (Highly Qualified) Resource 1:1
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. We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Educational Support Professional (ESP) to join our team for 3 hours daily. In this role, you will work 1:1 with a student in a Resource Special Education setting, helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their school day.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored 1:1 support to assist the student with learning activities, classroom routines, and behavior management.
- Implement specific accommodations, modifications, and strategies outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Collaborate closely with Special Education teachers, grade-level classroom teachers, and support staff to ensure consistency and student progress.
- Support the student in meeting their individualized academic and functional goals.
- Provide dynamic assistance as needed to foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
- 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
- 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
High school or GED
