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Special Education Paraprofessional-North Lakes Academy

Posted on 2025-03-13 2:44:32 PM

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION STATUS: Full-time START DATE: 2024-2025 school year COMPENSATION: $17.85-$20.40 per hour based on experience. BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance. ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY: Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we operate an elementary campus (grades K-6) and a secondary campus (grades 7-12) both in Forest Lake, serving a total of 460 students. We&#8217;re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma or GED * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to follow teacher instructions and support classroom activities * Basic knowledge of educational principles and child development * Ability to assist with classroom management and student supervision * Patience, adaptability, and a supportive attitude * Ability to pass a background check and meet school district/state requirements * Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, depending on the position and experience. They may also need to be able to bend, twist, and lift frequently PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Previous experience working in a school or educational setting * Experience supporting students with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges * Training in behavior management strategies or de-escalation techniques * Familiarity with individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans * Ability to adapt instructional support based on student needs * Experience with classroom technology and educational software * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills JOB DESCRIPTION: Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting both general education teachers and special education case managers by assisting with instructional activities, classroom management, and student engagement. They provide individualized support to students receiving special education services, helping to implement personalized learning plans, accommodations, and behavioral strategies. APPLY ONLINE: https://form.jotform.com/200715906665054<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F200715906665054&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C865fb578fa35454b942d08dd6267777d%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638774918721683432%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2ru7MFbL%2BnmtfU2%2FxUBkDBQ22CtUSlVQNQp2nBbbWZg%3D&reserved=0> Please verify that this job is still open by checking if it is also listed on our website.The position will remain open until filled. For more information about this posting, please reach out to: Executive Assistant, Lauren Claiborne: lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org<mailto:lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org> North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. ***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email is intended solely for the addressee(es) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender and immediately delete this message.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL


POSITION STATUS: Full-time 

START DATE:  2024-2025 school year

COMPENSATION: $17.85-$20.40 per hour based on experience.
BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.


ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we operate an elementary campus (grades K-6) and a secondary campus (grades 7-12) both in Forest Lake, serving a total of 460 students. We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. 


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • High school diploma or GED 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to follow teacher instructions and support classroom activities

  • Basic knowledge of educational principles and child development

  • Ability to assist with classroom management and student supervision

  • Patience, adaptability, and a supportive attitude

  • Ability to pass a background check and meet school district/state requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, depending on the position and experience. They may also need to be able to bend, twist, and lift frequently


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous experience working in a school or educational setting

  • Experience supporting students with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges

  • Training in behavior management strategies or de-escalation techniques

  • Familiarity with individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans

  • Ability to adapt instructional support based on student needs

  • Experience with classroom technology and educational software

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting both general education teachers and special education case managers by assisting with instructional activities, classroom management, and student engagement. They provide individualized support to students receiving special education services, helping to implement personalized learning plans, accommodations, and behavioral strategies.


APPLY ONLINE:   https://form.jotform.com/200715906665054

Please verify that this job is still open by checking if it is also listed on our website.The position will remain open until filled.

For more information about this posting, please reach out to:

Executive Assistant, Lauren Claiborne:

lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org


North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.



***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This email is intended solely for the addressee(es) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure.  If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender and immediately delete this message.