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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: Fall 2026 Date Closing: Open Until Filled Description: Intervention Para at Tokata Learning Center beginning in Fall of 2026. 6.5 hours/day on student contact days. Hours- 8:00 am-3:15 pm. Position Summary The Intervention Paraprofessional supports students in building the skills, habits, and confidence necessary to succeed in school and beyond. Working closely with teachers, advisors, and support staff, this role focuses on delivering timely interventions, fostering positive relationships, and helping remove barriers to student success. This position requires a balance of structure and empathy?someone who can hold high expectations while building trust and maintaining a student-centered mindset. Program Overview Tokata Learning Center (TLC) is a student-centered, alternative high school committed to meeting learners where they are and empowering them to achieve meaningful, life-changing success. We serve a diverse population of students who benefit from flexible pathways, personalized learning, and strong relational support. At TLC, we believe that relationships are the foundation of growth. Our approach emphasizes individualized goal setting, consistent progress monitoring, and the development of the whole student?academically, socially, and emotionally. Through our partnership with the MAAP STARS framework (Success, Teamwork, Achievement, Recognition, and Self-esteem), we strive to create an environment where every student feels seen, supported, and capable of success. The Intervention Paraprofessional plays a critical role in this mission by providing targeted academic and behavioral support to students who need additional structure, encouragement, and skill development to stay engaged and make progress toward graduation. Key Responsibilities Student Support & Intervention Provide individualized and small-group academic support in core subject areas Assist students in staying on task, completing assignments, and meeting learning goals Implement targeted interventions for students who are off-track academically or behaviorally Support credit recovery efforts and project-based learning tasks Relationship Building Develop strong, positive relationships with students to foster engagement and trust Serve as a consistent, supportive adult presence throughout the school day Encourage student voice, agency, and self-advocacy Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support Reinforce positive behaviors and support students in developing self-regulation skills Assist in de-escalation and problem-solving when challenges arise Help students reflect on choices and build accountability Collaboration & Communication Work collaboratively with teachers, advisors, and support staff to align interventions Communicate student progress, concerns, and successes with the team Participate in team meetings, progress monitoring, and planning sessions Learning Environment Support Help maintain a structured, safe, and inclusive classroom environment Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs or other needs Assist with supervision during transitions, breaks, and other non-instructional times Qualifications High school diploma required; Associate''s degree or higher preferred Experience working with adolescents, preferably in an educational or alternative setting Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build relationships with diverse learners Patience, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices Preferred Attributes Experience supporting students with behavioral or social-emotional needs Familiarity with trauma-informed practices Ability to motivate and engage reluctant learners Strong organizational and time-management skills Willingness to be adaptable in a dynamic, non-traditional school environment Why Join Tokata Learning Center? At TLC, you will be part of a team that is deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Every day presents an opportunity to support students in overcoming challenges, building confidence, and achieving goals they may not have thought possible. This is more than a support role?it is a chance to be a key contributor in helping students rewrite their story and realize their potential. As an Intervention Paraprofessional at Tokata Learning Center, you are not just assisting in the classroom?you are helping students reconnect with their education, rebuild confidence, and take meaningful steps toward a successful future. We make a difference?one student, one relationship, one breakthrough at a time. Pay & Benefits: Compensation Range: $21.34 - $27.00 per hour, based on experience. A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following- Medical Insurance Dental Insurance HSA&VEBA Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 7 paid holidays. PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution 403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment Working Conditions: Classroom environment Academic support Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds Application Procedure: You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the full external application. Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under posting number 6561. Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted. 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