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Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Position Summary: This position is for a full time special education paraprofessional. This position works with students with special needs in small groups and 1:1 settings to support both academic and behavior needs. The Special Education Paraprofessional will support students with IEPs in the general education, specialists and Setting 3 classrooms. They will work one on one or in a classroom supporting multiple students. The ideal candidate will: * Fully embrace our mission, vision, and core convictions. * Have a demonstrated record of success as a teacher, paraprofessional, tutor, or youth worker. * Be seeking to truly be a part of a team working together to close the opportunity gap; this means being coachable, being a learner, always seeking to improve, and being comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback. * Be interested in our key curricular and instructional programs: Responsive Classroom and ENVoY/Catalyst. * Be calm and patient while also able to hold students to high academic and behavioral expectations. Key Responsibilities include by are not limited to: * Work one-on-one and with small groups on interventions in math, reading, or behavior. * Exhibit positive rapport and build strong relationships with students. * Establish and maintain strong communication lines with case managers and other staff. * Follow a schedule and be flexible with some scheduling needs based on staffing each day. * Support the school with tasks that help the school achieve its&#8217; mission during times not assigned to work directly with students (i.e. helping with clerical, cleaning and maintenance tasks on a student-free day) * Be prompt and punctual, including arriving on time to assigned arrival and dismissal duties. * Help to promote and maintain a professional environment. * Implement and support the school-wide approach to classroom management and discipline. * Participate in ongoing coaching and professional development with a willingness to integrate coaching feedback and new learning into practice. Required Qualifications: * 2 years or more of post-secondary education (60 credits) completed or ability to pass the state required paraprofessional test (must be completed within 30 days of hire). * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work with diverse student populations * Ability to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: * Current Minnesota substitute license or ability to obtain one * Experience working with an urban and/or ESL population * Demonstrated success working with diverse student populations * Fluency (ideally) or proficiency in Spanish, Somali, or Arabic. * Previous training in CPI, PCM, or similar training. About Our School: Northeast College Prep (NECP) is a diverse, Kindergarten &#8211; 8th-grade public charter school with approximately 275 students. Our mission is to ensure strong academic, social-emotional, and talent development in every member of our diverse student body, thereby positioning each student for college graduation, career success, and positive community impact. Founded as a diverse school committed to strong academics and social-emotional learning, our curious students learn about themselves and the world around them. All students take Art, Spanish, Arabic, and Physical Education. Social-emotional learning lessons are explicitly taught and woven throughout the day and we partner with community organizations to develop each students&#8217; unique talents. Northeast College Prep (NECP) is a diverse, Kindergarten &#8211; 8th-grade public charter school with approximately 380 students. Our mission is to ensure strong academic, social-emotional, and talent development in every member of our diverse student body, thereby positioning each student for college graduation, career success, and positive community impact. Founded as a diverse school committed to both strong academics and social-emotional learning, our curious students learn about themselves and the world around them. All students take Art, Spanish, Arabic, and Physical Education. Social-emotional learning lessons are explicitly taught and woven throughout the day and we partner with community organizations to develop each students&#8217; unique talents. Working at Northeast College Prep: Special Education teachers at Northeast College Prep instruct students in various models (co-teaching, pull-out, push-in). We are a Responsive Classroom school that believes in restorative practices and teaching intrinsic motivation (i.e. we don't use extrinsic motivation like candy or public behavior charts to motivate students) so that students do the right thing even if no one is watching. Some students are supported with positive behavior charts that use incentives such as quality time with an adult or a choice activity. NECP exists to ensure that all children have access to an education that will help them to maximize their options in life, thereby contributing to a more just society. Our students and their families speak 14 different primary languages. About 50% qualify for English Language Learning services and about 90% qualify for free or reduced lunch and around 12% qualify for Special Education. Compensation: A competitive salary and full benefits will be offered. Starting salary for 2024-2025 is $37,065. Northeast College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have questions or concerns, reach out to hiring@northeastcollegeprep.org<mailto:hiring@northeastcollegeprep.org>.