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Paraprofessional | Special Education Paraprofessional | District-wide | Available: 07/15/2024 | 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.
 

Job TitleSpecial Educations Paraprofessional(s) – Extended School Year
(Number of staff to be determined as numbers of students are determined)

JobSummary: These positions require working with students with special needs, carrying out IEP accommodations and assisting the special education teacher with instruction and activities. These positions may also require toileting, lifting and positioning.  Candidates who are PCM certified are preferred.  Paraprofessionals working in ESY must meet the highly qualified requirements

Hours per day:   These are temporary positions that start July 15th, 2024 and run through August 1st, 2024. The work schedule is 3.5 hours per day, 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday.  Interested Applicants will need to attend a 5 hour Orientation and Training on a date that will be determined at Oak-Land Middle School.

Qualifications:  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:   July 15th (5 hour orientation date TBD in July)

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