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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fisd197%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D5733&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Ce17f4e5859964fafe42c08dd8e4b0183%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638823174987038565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SqhFHzDek4LzdZ4JmP4fr1rJX3zh0iNQfYtUtz1LY%2F0%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: ASAP We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. Position: Special Education Paraprofessional Location: Garlough Elementary School Hours: M-F - 5.5 hrs/ day Line of Authority: Responsible to the supervising teacher Primary Function: To assist student with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms. Wage: $23.21/hr per the 2023-25 Paraprofessional Contract Qualifications: * Two or more years post-secondary training in education/in a related field or passing The Parapro Assessment. * Needs to be PCA certified * Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents. * Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift). * Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size. * Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting. * Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills. * Experience working with individuals with disabilities, austim, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma. * Spainish speaking preferred. * Behavior management preferred Job Duties: * Working with student or small groups of students to reinforce learning of skills introduced by teachers. * Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic. * Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities. * Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers. * Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips. * Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student. * Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed. * Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s. * Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned. * Other duties as assigned. It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening. Independent School District 197 uses the applicant tracking<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontlineeducation.com%2Fsolutions%2Frecruiting-hiring%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Ce17f4e5859964fafe42c08dd8e4b0183%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638823174987063861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xnj%2BNlm%2FZg%2BXB2H6QqAxtVbxy9MvSjR6O%2FpC00krM6E%3D&reserved=0> system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online This email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. The contents of this email are intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are directed not to read, disclose, distribute or otherwise use this transmission. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission. Delivery of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privileges.