Summary

Paraprofessional | Special Education Paraprofessional | District-wide | Available: 09/03/2024 | Closing: Until filled

Description

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools! 

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We’re proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same – our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It’s why people join our team and it’s why they stay here.

Work Schedule:  26 hours/per week at Brookview Elementary Preschool and Lily Lake Elementary Preschool

This is an extended school year program which may have opportunity to include the July summer session.

Job Summary:  Paraprofessional needed to support Early Childhood Special Education at the Early Childhood Family Center and various Elementary Preschool Classrooms working with students with Developmental Delay, Emotional/Behavior Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Needs and other disabilities.  Experience working with young children (birth – age 5) with special needs preferred. In addition, candidate may need to provide support such as toileting.

Requirements: In order to work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, you must  meet the state requirement of being Highly Qualifed prior to your start date.  To be considered Highly Qualifed, you must have ONE of the following; a Bachelor’s Degree or an Associates Degree, or 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a Passing Score on the ParaPro Exam.  Please be prepared to submit documentation in support of your qualifications. (Acceptable documentation includes transcripts from the college or a copy of the ParaPro Exam report.)

Start Date:  09/03/2024

Diversity: 
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. 

Salary:  $18.00/hour

Application Procedure: Apply online 

Information about our salary and benefits can be found at: http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-contracts