Need Special Education Paraprofessional in Saint Cloud, MN

Job title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Company: Athlos Academy

Job description: School Overview



Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is a public, tuition-free K-5 charter school. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.



Position: Special Education Paraprofessional



Reports to: Department Lead and Case Manager



Contract Term: School Months only: last reporting date of the 23-24 school year is 5/31/24, Summer School hours available



Pay Rate: $20.00/hr + $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals.



Minimum Qualifications Required:



Education: High School Diploma



Experience Required: Classroom experience preferred



Certification Required: ParaPro Certification (or willingness to obtain) or 2 years of higher education



Preferred Qualification: Ability to speak a foreign language (Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, etc.) $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals, and paraprofessionals with either a valid short-call substitute license or a valid teaching license.



Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:

• Growth mindset


• Reflective practitioner


• Innovative


• Creative problem solver


• Willing to take risks


• Highly organized


• Effective at time management


• Seeks out professional learning


• Willing to continue to learn and try new strategies/ protocols


• Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team


• Able to build relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds


• Good communicator and active listener

• Assists with management of student behavior and discipline, primarily for students with disabilities.


• Uses the classroom management plan consistent with an assigned teacher?s techniques and school-wide standards.


• Undergoes training in managing the behavior of students per IEP requirements.


• Helps supervise students in all areas of the school including pick-up/drop-off, recess, lunch, etc.


• Assists teachers with classroom instruction as assigned (individualized instruction, small groups, etc.)


• Helps teachers accommodate all students with IEPs.


• Communicates student needs to general and special education teachers when appropriate.


• Provides performance measurements to classroom teaching mentor to help with student progress.


• Other duties as assigned.

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