Paraprofessional

Sartell-St • Oak Ridge, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides assistance under the direction of classroom teachers to students identified as having special needs. The role supports students in staying on task, completing assignments, maintaining acceptable behavior, and developing daily living and job skills. The position is located at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District and follows student school days, with hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 6.5 hours per day.

The paraprofessional works closely with Special Education staff to implement classroom adaptations specified in students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), provide instructional and routine support, ensure student safety, and help monitor progress. Some positions may involve transporting students to job or volunteer sites for occupational or job-skill development as specified in an IEP. The duties listed are illustrative and are not intended to include every task or responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.
• Ability to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to accept direction from supervising teachers and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Final job offer is contingent upon an approved criminal background check and board approval.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom adaptations specified in a student's IEP while working closely with Special Education staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected information.
• Assist students with special needs in basic skills and social skills, and provide routine support with behavior management, toileting, hygiene, medical needs, and mobility needs.
• Help students organize subject materials, homework assignments, and lockers, and assist with daily check-in and check-out.
• For some positions, transport students to job or volunteer sites for occupational or job-skill development as stated in the IEP.
• Supervise students receiving special education services to ensure their safety.
• Assist with collecting and monitoring student progress data.

What This Job Offers

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