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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: Open until filled Date Closing: Open Until Filled Special Education Paraprofessional Position Description Rockford Area Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education Paraprofessional at Rockford Middle School. A Special Education Paraprofessional provides assistance to students receiving Special Education support under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher. They assist teachers in general classroom activities, engage with academic task completion, promote participation, provide social emotional health and safety, direct positive behavior, help assist with social interactions, track goal data, and more. The paraprofessional could provide support in both a 1:1 capacity and group manner. They may also provide general education push in support services where needed. Our preference is to fill this position as a full role, including a bus route. That said, applicants interested in working just the school day are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Skills Enthusiastic about student learning. Excellent communication and data privacy skills. Strong work ethic, flexibility, and team collaboration are essential. Demonstrated interest and respect for the unique needs of students and families. Qualifications Associate Degree/equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified (HQ) paraprofessional. Alternatives to achieve highly qualified status are available. Must be HQed before starting. Necessary training and testing is provided. First Aid and CPR Certified (preferred) Handle with Care Certified (preferred) Schedule These positions are assigned 3.5-8 hours per day. Paraprofessionals work approximately 180 school days per year. Contact Information Emily Seitzer District Special Education Supervisor eseitzer@mawseco.k12.mn.us Paul Warzecha Rockford High School Principal paul.warzecha@rockford883.org Salary range: $19.54-$23.32/hr. Benefits: Bargaining Unit: SEIU - Rockford #883 ( website link: Rockford website - contracts , click on Support Staff Agreement) Medical Single Coverage - District pays $765 toward premium (per 1.0 fte position/pro-rated) Family Coverage - District pays $1400 toward premium (per 1.0 fte position/pro-rated) District contributes $550 into HSA - if enrolled in high deductible plan Flexible Spending Acct: Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts Retirement: The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan Employees may also elect to participate in a matching Deferred Compensation Plan Dental: Single coverage - District pays sum not to exceed $40 for employee only Life Insurance: District provides $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance Long Term Disability: District provided at no cost to the employee Title IX Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment. All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools More information can be found at https://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix Rockford Area Schools A Tradition of Excellence one Student at a Time! Rockford Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online