Paraprofessional Grades 7-8

Moorhead School District 152 • Moorhead, MN

3d

About The Position

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care.Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent
• any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above described duties
• AA degree or the completion of a combination of district training programs, experience, and course work of an equivalent nature and level to perform the requirements of the work
• Ability to attain Highly Qualified Status within the first 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED