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Special Education Paraprofessional - Extended School Year

L3

independent school district 197Saint Paul, MN20 days ago

$23.21 per hour

Occupations

Teaching Assistants, Special EducationSpecial Education Teachers, All OtherSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary School

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsEducational Support Services
Special Education Paraprofessional - ESYWe strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional - ESY
Location: Districtwide-TBDDates: July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Hours: Varies
Wage: Per the 2023-2025 Paraprofessional Contract; starting $23.21 per hour
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift)
  • Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size
  • Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting
  • Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities, autism, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma
  • Behavior management preferred
Job Duties:
  • Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic
  • Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
  • Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities
  • Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers
  • Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips
  • Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student
  • Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed
  • Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/sCompletion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned
  • Other duties as assigned
It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.
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Level

JuniorL3

Salary

$23.21 per hour

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

20 days ago

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