Educational Support Professional - Special Education (Highly Qualified) Temporary
About The Position
The Educational Support Professional supports students with special education needs and assists the special education teacher in the operation of the classroom. The role works with individual students or small groups as assigned and helps implement student instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students’ needs. The position requires participation in the district training program before and during employment. It is temporary and part-time, with a schedule of six hours per day. The desired start date is ASAP.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must qualify as Highly Qualified (HQ) to work as a special education paraprofessional under Minnesota Department of Education requirements by the start date. This can be met through at least 60 semester credits or the equivalent of two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education; an associate’s degree or higher; or a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
- Must have the skills needed to perform the tasks and work with children, staff, and parents.
- Must be physically capable of lifting and attending to students’ physical needs as required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing students’ special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management.
- Follow through on students’ individual plans in all settings where the program is delivered, as assigned by the supervising teacher.
- Collect observational data about assigned students in various school settings and report it to the supervising teacher.
- Assist with preparing, collecting, and maintaining educational materials and equipment.
- Assist with staffings, conferences, and other special meetings as requested by the supervising teacher.
- Complete educational forms, reports, and other student-related data as directed by the special education teacher.
- Perform other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator or Special Education Supervisor.
- Participate in the district training program before and during employment.
Benefits
- A variety of benefits
- Mentorship programs for educational support professionals
- Professional growth opportunities
- Summer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
