Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Job Description: Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.
Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessional assists the special education teacher and the general education teacher with daily classroom activities to help special needs students, and provides care for special education students physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma required
* A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
* A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership, and professional growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Cultivating their own sense of wonder through self-initiated and Academy-directed learning.
* Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plan(s) (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
* Modeling virtuous habits among the students through interactions and personal example.
* Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff.
* Assisting students in achieving academic success.
* Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
* Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire).
* Personal care.
* Social integration.
* All other duties as may be assigned per the Employee Handbook.
* The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Great Oaks Academy standard hourly rate for paraprofessionals and according to experience.
Mr. Heith Wetzler | School of Logic Director & Communications
651-615-0499 ext. 105 | hwetzler@greatoaksacademymn.com
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Literature | Rigor | Virtue | Wonder
115 Elm St, Farmington, MN 55024
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Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Job Description: Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.
Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessional assists the special education teacher and the general education teacher with daily classroom activities to help special needs students, and provides care for special education students physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership, and professional growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cultivating their own sense of wonder through self-initiated and Academy-directed learning.
Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plan(s) (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Modeling virtuous habits among the students through interactions and personal example.
Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff.
Assisting students in achieving academic success.
Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire).
Personal care.
Social integration.
All other duties as may be assigned per the Employee Handbook.
The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Great Oaks Academy standard hourly rate for paraprofessionals and according to experience.
Mr. Heith Wetzler | School of Logic Director & Communications
Literature | Rigor | Virtue | Wonder
115 Elm St, Farmington, MN 55024
