Program Management Support Para - SAILS

Bloomington Public Schools • Oak Grove, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessionals in the SAILS Program play an important role in providing behavioral and academic support to students and are often the first go-to person for students during the day. This position is located at Oak Grove Middle School and is for students with unique needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
• PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have ability to push/pull equipment including standers, wheelchairs, etc
• Must have ability to repetitively reach overhead
• Must have ability to transfer to/from floor
• Must have ability to kneel
• Successful experiences working with special education students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with licensed and other staff to assist students with academic, behavioral/social/emotional, instruction, and daily living skills.
• Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and assisting students academically.
• Monitor student's skills of independence and implementation of classroom of individual behavior management programs.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Communicate student's progress with case managers.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance (Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck)
• HSA account contributions
• Free Life Insurance (for employee, spouse, and dependent children up to age 26)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Retirement plan or pension with district contributions (match and State retirement plan)
• Accrued Earned Personal Leave or sick days
• Employee Assistance Program (covers mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources)

What This Job Offers

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