Require Special Education Paraprofessional - Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) in Minnesota
Job title: Special Education Paraprofessional - Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
Company: Spring Lake Park Schools
Job description: Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose -- ?High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses? ? provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.
Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system ? a culture with a methodology and set of processes ? where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.
Position Overview:
A Special Education Paraprofessional at Centerview Elementary School, helping primarily to support students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders in grades K-4.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to...
- under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
- having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
- working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
- working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
- working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
- participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.
Qualifications:
Necessary qualifications include...
- holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
- completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receiving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment;
- The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained, contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010;
- training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
- ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
- demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.
Working Conditions:
There are physical demands to this position, including...
- being able to lift 40 pounds;
- frequent bending and/or twisting; and
- possibly physically restraining students
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.
Salary:
Per the paraprofessional salary schedule.
How to :
Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at . Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.
With inquiries, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant - Student Support Services, at or 763-600-5081.
Equity is a priority for Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.
Expected salary:
Location: Minnesota
Apply Job!