Special Education Paraprofessional, Passages

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening starting 8/22/2022 for a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Passages program located in Chaska.  
 
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 6 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs.  We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Passages Program serves students at our 401 Building in grades 9-12. Passages is an Emotional/Behavioral Program (EBD). 

Description:

Special Education Paraprofessional, 7 hours a day for 183 Contract Days. 
 
Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a supervising teacher.  Performs support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of special needs students.  Works Individually or in small groups. 
 
Pay & Benefits: 
Starting pay at $18.85/hour with opportunity to earn up to an additional $4.80 per hour with our Wage Incentive Program. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available
 
Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).
 
Qualifications:
•          High School diploma or GED equivalent, prefer 2 years of post-secondary training or AA degree in child development.
•          Experience working with students with significant disabilities is preferred, but not required.  
•          Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required. Training is offered by the school district.
•          Must pass a background check.
•          Capable of discretion/confidentiality.
 
Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities  
 
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled.  Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
 
Please see attached for the full job description and requirements.