Program Management Support Paraprofessional - STRIVE (DCD Severe-Profound)

Bloomington Public Schools • Oak Grove, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessionals in the DCD 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 video will show you what a day in the Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program might look like. DCD settings include the STRIVE program for grades K-12 and the THRIVE program for grades 3-12.

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 pass a pre-work physical exam including the following requirements: Must have 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 speical 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
• HSA account contributions
• Free Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Retirement plan or pension with district contributions/match
• Contributions to the State retirement plan
• Accrued time off for Earned Personal Leave or sick days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering 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