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Special Education Paraprofessional - Independent School District 197

Posted on 2024-03-04 1:40:49 PM

Listing expires 2024-05-03 12:00:00 AM

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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%3D5321&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C9cba9c45665040fb2e8908dc3c82fc8e%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638451780487670454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XsY57ulwwvX%2FLfOZtOXr%2F%2B1fn57A7tvAZChfV1sGkds%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Date Closing: UNTIL FILLED 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 all to consider becoming a part of it. Position: Special Education Paraprofessional Hours: 6.25 per day - Student Contact Days Wage: $21.88 - $23.48/hr per the 2021-2023 Paraprofessional Contract Qualifications: * Must have a two year degree or passed The Parapro Assessment. * PCA training will be provided * Ability to work as a team member with staff and parentss. * 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. * Behavior management preferred Job Duties: * Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic. * Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. * 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%7C9cba9c45665040fb2e8908dc3c82fc8e%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638451780487680868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xjDdxmm5LN5ck1CqDLPGYHePdc4DbBtIYYQ2o6w9u08%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.
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Date of Availability: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Date Closing: UNTIL FILLED
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 all to consider becoming a part of it. 

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional 

Hours:  6.25 per day - Student Contact Days

Wage: $21.88 - $23.48/hr per the 2021-2023 Paraprofessional Contract

Qualifications:
  • Must have a two year degree or passed The Parapro Assessment.
  • PCA training will be provided
  • Ability to work as a team member with staff and parentss.
  • 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.
  • Behavior management preferred

Job Duties:
  • Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
  • Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
  • 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 system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online



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