ESY Special Education Paraprofessional

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has openings for Special Education Paraprofessionals, Extended School Year, at Buffalo PRIDE Transitions.

 
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
            
Description:
Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a supervising teacher.  Performs support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of students with special needs.  Paraprofessionals may be working with students on an individual basis or in small groups. 
  
Locations & Programs Dates/Times:

• Buffalo Transition – Buffalo, MN
  • Program:  Transition (18-22)
  • Dates:
    • June 24-27, July 8-11, July 15-18, July 22-25 
    • Monday – Thursday; 8:15am-12:15pm

Qualifications:
•          Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits) OR an Associate degree (or higher) OR the successful completion of the Paraeducator training and assessments (District funded).
•          Experience in working with students with significant disabilities is preferred, but not required.  
•          Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) is required. The training is offered by the school district.
•          Must pass a background check.
•          Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality and using good discretion.