Special Education Program Paraprofessional
Duluth Public Schools•Lincoln Park, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist the instructional staff, as well as specialists, in providing for the educational, physical, safety, and general life skills development of special needs students.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
- 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults
- Ability to effectively communicate with, and establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service courses
- Demonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities and under the supervision of a special education teacher
Responsibilities
- Assist the instructional staff, as well as specialists, in providing for the educational, physical, safety, and general life skills development of special needs students.
- Observe and record accurately.
- Understand and accurately correct student assignments.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement (Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan
- Tax-Shelter Annuity options
- Holidays
- Sick/Personal leave
- Vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
