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Open Until FilledDescription:
The Shakopee School District has an opening for a District Wide Special Ed Para Sub. This position works 7 hours a day on student days.
Pay & Benefits:
Compensation Range: $23.55 - $27.64 per hour, based on experience. Plus an additional $.50/hr for highly qualified Para''s.
A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following-
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- HSA&VEBA
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
- Accidental Injury & Critical Illness
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 7 paid holidays.
- PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution
- 403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment
Job Summary:
The District-Wide Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute, under the direction of a licensed special education teacher, provides both direct and indirect support to students with disabilities in grades E–12. This role requires an understanding of the individual and unique characteristics of students with special needs and the ability to assist them in meeting their educational goals. The position also requires flexibility, strong self-direction, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings while supporting students with a wide range of needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: - Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
- Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing physical restraint procedures when required.
- Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/reviewing material, and keeping students on task.
- Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation and behavior.
- Provide supports and to enhance student success and foster independence through the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) accommodations and modifications.
- Taking notes in class, reading materials out loud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational skills, etc).
- Promote a positive learning environment.
- Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
- Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing and assisting students with adaptive equipment.
- Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
- Support activities of daily living including assisting with feeding/eating, hygiene, dressing skills and toileting/diapering.
- Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
- Assists with bus arrival, departure, monitoring and riding as indicated on the IEP and/or as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Understanding of the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of professionals, paraprofessionals and support personnel and the flexibility to work with a variety of people
- Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations and local district policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Knowledge of and experience with students with special education needs and services
- Ability to work one-on-one with students with behavior, academic or health challenges
- Patience
- Accurate recording of observations
- Knowledge of a broad range of behavior intervention strategies, including those that reinforce positive behaviors
- Knowledge of standards for using restrictive procedures
- Understanding of the psychological/physiological impact of restrictive procedures and seclusion of students on IEPs
- Knowledge and ability to implement evidence based crisis prevention; emphasis on early intervention and non-physical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior
- Ability to utilize visual strategies to support student understanding of academic and social learning
- Attention to detail
- Group facilitation skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Demonstrate regular attendance
- Highly developed communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Thoroughness
- Personal dependability
- Evidence of an understanding of the school culture and environment and a commitment to carrying out the vision, mission statement and belief of Shakopee Public Schools
Qualifications: - High school diploma required.
- Highly qualified designation required or ability to obtain highly qualified status within 90 days of hire. The district will provide training and support to meet highly qualified status.
- Highly qualified status includes one the following-
- 2-year degree
- 4-year degree
- 60 college credits
- Passing the Master Teacher assessment for Paraprofessionals or Para Pro assessment.
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
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Training Requirements: District Provided - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/Crisis Prevention Intervention (NVCI/CPI)
- Personal Care Assistant Certification (PCA)
- Technology or transportation training
- District all staff required trainings
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- ALICE
- Employee Right to Know
- Any district or building initiative (PBIS, Developmental Designs, etc)
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Working Conditions:
Classroom, office, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
Application Procedure:
Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under posting 6427.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
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