Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based
About The Position
Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based Begins ASAP 7.25 hrs/day (6.75 hours paid, plus 0.5 hour unpaid lunch), Student contact days Starting Pay: $21.05/hr, plus single health insurance and district contribution toward single dental insurance. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Qualifications include one of the following: Associates Degree or higher; 60 college semester credits; "Highly qualified" status through completion of ParaEducator or ParaPro exam. Candidates without one of these qualifications will need to pass the ParaEducator exam within 30 days of hire. 2. Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs). 3. Ability to work with students with mild to severe disabilities. 4. Must employ interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Special Education JOB GOALS: Provide support to the special education staff with educationally related activities and helps students with support in different subject areas: monitors/directs and supports students in other school settings as needed. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the MSEA collective bargaining agreement. Application Procedure: Apply online
Requirements
- Qualifications include one of the following: Associates Degree or higher; 60 college semester credits; "Highly qualified" status through completion of ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
- Candidates without one of these qualifications will need to pass the ParaEducator exam within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).
- Ability to work with students with mild to severe disabilities.
- Must employ interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities
- Support and monitor students in educational settings.
- Provide teacher support; objective observation, data keeping, and prepare and organize materials.
- Assist in implementing successful student programs as designed by special education staff.
- Assists with personal care needs of individual students, as needed.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and value systems among students and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or supervising teacher, specific to special education.
Benefits
- single health insurance
- district contribution toward single dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
