Special Education Paraeducator

St. Cloud School District 742
life insurance, vision insurance
United States, Minnesota, St. Cloud
Dec 13, 2024
SCHEDULE: Hourly Hours range: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full - Time (32 - 33 HRS/WK) Part-Time (Less than 32 HRS/WK) REPORTS TO: Building Principals, immediate supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: Required High School or GED Diploma Highly Qualified status - HQ status as defined by one of the following standards: 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a G.P.A. of 2.0 + OR Para Educator exam (within 60 days from hire, with district supports) Preferred Similar job related experience Bilingual POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teaching personnel or special services staff in the supervision and instruction of special education students, performing classroom clerical tasks, assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing student's daily living and behavioral skills. SALARY: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming Assist with student physical and behavioral management, including removing or restraining students for disruptive behavior Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities Maintaining awareness and observing student's activities/actions; assessing behavior including communicating rules, expectations and consequences Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers Performing record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org