Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

We are a district that serves over 6,700+ students and employs more than 750+ employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district is comprised of one primary school for kindergarten students, three elementary schools for grades 1-4, two middle schools for grades 5-8, and one high school for grades 9-12.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

This posting is to create a pool of applicants in anticipation of yet-to-be identified openings as they become available throughout the year. Please apply if you have an interest in becoming a special education paraprofessional at Big Woods Elementary School. If the hiring principal is interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted as positions open up to ascertain your interest in a specific position before being invited to interview.

Special Education Paraprofessionals are responsible for working with students with disabilities in meeting the academic, behavioral and physical needs as identified in the goals, supports, or services of the IEP in either an individual or small group setting under the direction of the special education, classroom teacher or bus service personnel; maintain confidentiality of student and family information as required under FERPA. For more information, please see the job description for these positions.

Start Date

Immediate Opening

Contract

183 days

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:15am -2:15pm, the 7 hours/day includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

FTE:

0.8125 (32.5 hours per week)

Salary & Benefits

Starting Rate: $21.15-$21.63 per hour

Our benefits offerings include: Medical Coverage (including options for VEBA, HSA or FSA), Dental Coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see the Benefits Summary for 30 to 34.99 hours per week for Support Staff for information.

This position may be combined with other benefits-eligible positions within the district to reach full-time benefits eligibility.

For more information, please see the Support Staff Master Agreement.

Requirements & Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years of post-secondary education or successful completion of a valid and reliable formal assessment as identified by the school district or State; ability to work with staff and an educational team to provide services to students with disabilities; previous experience in working with students or adults with disabilities preferred.

Application Process

Please apply online and address application materials to Jesse Peterson, Big Woods Elementary School Principal.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

St. Michael-Albertville School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. STMA Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. If any employee or applicant needs assistance with any aspect of the application or benefits process, please contact us and alternative formats will be made available upon request.

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