Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Duluth Public Schools•Lincoln Park, MN

12h•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
Single Coverage Medical/Prescription Drug Plan - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage Medical/Prescription Drug Plan - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage Dental Plan - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage Dental Plan - District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance - District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability - District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement - The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off - Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.