Paraprofessional/Pupil Support Assistant, Special Education

Location & Position:
John F. Kennedy Elementary School – Bridge program (Setting 3 centerbased program)

Hours:

• 6.25 hours/day (plus 30 minute unpaid lunch) for the 2024-2025 school year. (Hours anticipated to be 5.75 beginning 2025-2026 school year)
• Start and end times vary based on location and student need (start times range 8:30 – 9:00)
• Student contact days only

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assisting the licensed teacher in providing instructional reinforcement, accommodations and managing student educational progress in the classroom
• Assist with data collection and behavior management techniques to ensure student success
• Assist and support student learning with academics, social/emotional needs, and interpersonal skills
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, dressing, as needed
• Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures including but not limited to emergency procedures, data collection, positive behavior supports and non-violent crisis intervention as directed
• Reinforce instruction through small group or individual activities
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, student assignments, behavior regulation 
• Supervising and assisting students during lunch, arrival/departure from school, and other daily needs
• Maintain a high level of respect, equity for all and confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and families
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • at least two years of qualifying college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education, or;
  • an associates or higher degree, with qualifying course work, or;
  • a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment. 
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administrators
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight and support students with activities of daily living
• Proficient in organizational skills 
• Ability to be punctual in reporting to work and for assigned duties during the day

Salary and Benefits:
– Starting pay: $20.96 per hour (Based on meeting highly qualified requirements); 2023-2025 Paraprofessional Master Agreement on District website for more details.
– District contribution to health, dental, life insurance and LTD
– Paid Holidays and time off   

Apply on line at http://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/employment
If you have questions, contact Jill Petersen, Director of Special Services
jpetersen@isd200.org  or 651-480-7008

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