Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Summary

Description

Badger Independent School District

Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Regular part-time 7.25 paid hours per school day on duty from 8:00am to 3:15pm
Days of service include school days Monday through Friday

Help make a difference in a child’s educational experience through a rewarding career as a paraprofessional! The successful candidate must be able to collaborate successfully with and build effective relationships among students and staff.

Required Job Qualifications: A paraprofessional must have a high school diploma or GED as well as complete a pre-employment criminal history background check.

Preferred Job Qualifications, but not required: Experience working with children and current valid driver’s license because additional hours may be available for transportation support. A highly qualified paraprofessional would meet ONE of the following criteria or the willingness/ability to obtain ONE of these areas in the future:

1. a. sixty credit hours of post-secondary education; or
2. b. an associate’s degree, or
3. achieve a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment; or
4. validation via portfolio; demonstrating core competencies through transferable work experience, workshops/conferences, college courses, or through online training curriculum.

The district is willing to help new hires obtain their paraprofessional certification.

Candidates with four-year degrees (or higher) are encouraged to apply.  The district is also willing to help new hires with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) obtain a teacher license or short-call substitute teacher license while serving as a paraprofessional.

Wages and Benefits: Dependent on experience, education as well as the terms and conditions of employment per ISD 676 Non-Certified Working Agreement covering paraprofessionals.

Desired Skills: The successful candidate demonstrates…

• the ability to take direction of supervising teachers or service providers;  
• the ability to model and reinforce appropriate verbal and interpersonal behavior;  
• the ability to assist in providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students; 
• the ability to keep information confidential; 
• the adaptability and flexibility to work in various environments; 
• the ability to maintain positive, effective relationships with all contacts of the school; 
• the willingness to expand skills related to computer technology, math and reading. 

Essential Functions:

• Project a positive image of service and professionalism as a representative of school district; 
• maintain consistent attendance to secure trust and relationships with students;
• regular and predictable attendance – dependability, punctuality and remain in assigned area according to designated schedule; 
• understand and follow confidentiality requirements;
• support the student(s) during classroom activities;
• provide outdoor recess supervision and support;
• provide breakfast/lunch supervision and food service support;
• provide outdoor bus-loading supervision and support;
• participate in training and other duties as assigned or apparent

For your convenience, there are three ways interested candidates may apply:

Application Date Closing: Open until filled;
prompt application encouraged.