CHOICE Technical Academy, Special Education Paraprofessional Non-licensed Position Full Time $16/hour Student-Centered Responsibilities: * Works with individual students or small groups of students to maximize learning as directed by the Special Education Advisor. * Assists licensed staff in implementing strategies for the reinforcement of learning based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities, and Individualized Education Plans. * Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods and on field trips. * Participates in in-service training programs as approved. * Performs other such duties/assignments as directed by the Special Education Advisor. * Assists as directed by the Special Education Advisor in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP. * Collects data for the Special Education Team. * Provides student transportation in a school van. Scheduling: * Follows the daily schedule as laid out by the Special Education Advisor. * Daily schedules may be modified to meet special education needs. * Summer hours may be necessary. Common Expectations: * Develop meaningful and appropriate relationships with all students. * Develop and maintain the ability to use technology as an instructional tool. * Assist with giving tours of CHOICE, communicating the mission and vision to guests, dissemination of the TAM model, and marketing of the school. * Adhere to school policies, procedures, Minnesota State Statutes, and Federal Regulations. * Follow the direction of the Board of Directors. * Develop and carry out yearly professional development plan. * Model kindness, empathy, rapport building and respect with parents, staff and students. * Collaborate and learn with colleagues; be receptive to new ideas. * Become familiar with school evacuation plans, maps, emergency procedures, and codes; supervise and provide leadership during emergencies. * Assist with building cleaning and maintenance. Help keep and maintain a sanitary and organized environment. * Coordinate summer hours as needed with the rest of the staff. * Attend, plan, and chaperone school and community events; be willing to attend events outside the normal school day. Qualifications: * AA Degree or * AS Degree or * 2 yrs. of Post-Secondary Education (60 semester credits) or * A high school diploma and a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Test. * Clean driving record. Preferred Skills * Knowledge of child development * Build relationships with students * Flexible and patient * Proficient communication skills To apply, please send a resume and references to sbultsma@technicalacademies.org<mailto:sbultsma@technicalacademies.org>. For more information call 507-400-4009. CHOICE Technical Academy 315 S Grove Avenue Owatonna, MN 55060