Special Education Para - Maple Grove
About The Position
Under direction of professional staff, this role involves working with students individually or in group settings to support their educational and personal needs. Key responsibilities include assisting with student supervision in various school environments, implementing behavior management strategies, and providing direct support to students with assigned tasks. The position may also involve assisting with health-related needs under nurse guidance, preparing educational materials, and aiding students during mealtimes and in personal hygiene areas. Transportation assistance, such as riding the bus with students or helping them get to and from vehicles, is also part of the role. Assignments can vary based on building and district needs.
Requirements
- Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test required.
- Willingness to assume responsibility.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
- Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.
- Regular attendance.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
- To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
- Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
- Assist with supervision of students in classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.
- Implement behavior management strategies.
- May include riding the bus with students.
- May include working one to one with student to complete assigned tasks.
- Ensure student safety.
- Assist students with necessary health assistance under the guidance of the nurses.
- Assist in the preparation of materials used in the educational process.
- Assist students at mealtime.
- Assist students in personal hygiene areas.
- Help get students to and from bus or car.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
- Assignments may vary based on building and district needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
