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

Bloomington Public Schools•Oak Grove, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Paras 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
Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck.
The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district.
Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered.
There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
Retirement & Pension Savings
Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension.
The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
Paid Time Off
Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
Employee Support
There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program.
This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.
The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth.