Summary

Non-Certified Staff/Support Staff | Paraprofessional | Verndale Public School | Available: 2024-2025 School Year | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: To assist students individually or in small group as assigned by the special education teacher/supervisor

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED
  • Minnesota Paraprofessional Requirement of:
    • 2-Year Associates Degree; OR
    • Passing the State Mandated PARA PRO Test
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to direct and support students in the areas of reading, writing, and math
  • Demonstration of knowledge of computers
  • Ability to physically lift 35 pounds

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide individual or small groups of students, on a regular basis, with the academic support they needs as directed
  • Using lesson plans and instructional strategies developed by a licensed professional, prepare and organize material to assist instruction of students using developmentally and age appropriate strategies, equipment, materials, and technologies to accomplish instructional objectives
  • Maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment for all students by applying caring and effective disciplinary procedures and fostering positive social interaction skills with a wide variety of physical, mental, and behavioral needs. Consider cultural backgrounds and medication effects
  • Utilizes strategies that promote the independence of the learner, including positive reinforcement techniques. Paraprofessional may assist other students when target child does not require immediate assistance
  • Collaborate and communicate with certified teachers and student support staff to recommend and implement the goals and objectives of the students
  • Follow through with modifications and adaptations listed in the student’s IEP
  • Collect data, documenting student behavior and/or academic performance, on a daily basis or as needed, as directed by special education teacher
  • Assist students with tasks they are unable to perform without direct assistance
  • Accompany and monitor students as needed during emergency drills, assemblies, or other non-classroom gatherings
  • Physically assist and control students who have varying disabilities and emotional needs
  • Maintain confidential information as required
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal

HUMAN RELATION SKILLS NEEDED:

  • Demonstrate compassion, sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to motivate
  • Understand when leadership is required and take initiative
  • Respect cultural diversity and culture of living
  • Respond to differences of opinion with openness and respect
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Demonstrates integrity and honesty