Paraprofessional - 18-22 Program

Sartell-St • Oak Ridge, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance, under classroom teacher direction, to students identified with special needs by helping them stay on task, complete assignments, maintain acceptable behavior, and function in daily living and job skills. This role is specifically for the 18-22 Program at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team.

Nice To Haves

• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom adaptations as specified by a student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) while working closely with Special Education staff. Maintains confidentiality of all protected information.
• Assist student(s) with special needs with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs.
• Assist students with various organizational skills, such as keeping subject materials organized, homework assignments, lockers and daily check-in/out. Some positions may require transportation of students to job/volunteer sites for occupational/ job skill building as stated in the IEP.
• Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety.
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED