Special Education Paraprofessional K-12

Special Education Paraprofessional K-12 

Position Qualifications:

1. AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test/ Paraeducator assessment required before probationary period ends (6 months from hire date).  Additional post-secondary training relevant to children/adolescents/young adults preferred. Flexibility within the work environment. Able to work with small and large groups, one-to-one, and in multiple school settings.
2. Strong communication skills with students and adults.
3. Skilled in use of various computer programs (word processing, Powerpoint, excel) and with technology used by students (iPads, smartphones).
4. Strong language, math and reading skills.
5. Willingness to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and administrators.
6. Ability to cope with change and with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
7. Ability to move quickly from sitting to standing position and to follow students at a fast pace, when needed
8. Salary and benefits in accord with the Agreement with the Lakeville Educational Assistants Federation (LEAF)
9. Position classified: LEAF B-2-1, 2020-2021, $19.08 – $23.12 depending on experience (subject to change with the completion of the 2023-25 LEAF contract)
10. For additional information, please reference attached job description

Hours Per Day: 6.25
Hours Per Week:  31.25
Start/End Times: TBD
Days Per Year (including holidays): 177
Start Date: 8/21/2024
 

Please apply online at isd194.org/employment

ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is a growing and award-winning school district located in the south metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. The district serves nearly 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Township. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that ensure academic, social, civic and personal readiness for every student. Learn more at www.isd194.org.