Summary

Support Staff - Pupil/Instructional | Instructional Assistant - SPED | Pinecrest Elementary

Description

POSITION PURPOSE
Paraprofessionals in ISD 200 empower students to achieve their best by supporting them academically, emotionally and behaviorally to maximize their learning experience.  

Location & Position:
Pinecrest Elementary School – LEAP program 

Hours:

  • 6.25 hours/day (plus 30 minute unpaid lunch) for the 2023-2024 school year. (Hours anticipated to be 5.75, beginning 2024-2025 school year)
  • Start and end times vary based on location and student need (start times range 7:30-8:00)
  • 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 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
  • Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as directed 
  • 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

  • One of the following:
    • at least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accrerdited institution of higher education, or;
    • an associates or higher degree, or;
    • a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (offered by the District upon hire). 
  • 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: $20.35 per hour if certification rates met (see Qualifications above); $19.85 if certification not met — required within 90 days of hire (based on 2023-2025 Master Agreement): See 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, Assistant Director of Special Services
jpetersen@isd200.org or 651-480-7008

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