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Bear Adventure Club Special Education Paraprofessional

White Bear Lake Area Schools, ISD #624 · St Paul, MN · 2 days ago
Education$22.91/hrFull-time

About the role

White Bear Lake Area Schools is seeking Paraprofessionals to support students with special needs in their Bear Adventure Club and FLEX programs. Staff create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, build friendships, participate in enriching activities, and have fun.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized and small-group support to students with special needs throughout the program day.
  • Encourage independence while supporting children's social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth.
  • Help students participate successfully in games, crafts, outdoor play, and enrichment activities.
  • Model positive behavior, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Partner with program staff to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for every child.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with children.
  • Absolutely must hold an Associate’s Degree, completed 60 semester credits, approved competency portfolio, or pass the MN Parapro or Master Teacher test.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Certified in First Aid/CPR upon hire.
  • Training in Blood Borne Pathogens upon hire.
  • Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention upon hire.
  • Department of Human Services training upon hire.

Qualifications

Must have a strong commitment to creating a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels successful, included, and valued.

Skills

  • Patience
  • Empathy
  • Positive attitude
  • Collaboration
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Passion for making a difference

Benefits

Salary range: Level III, Step 2 per Para Educator Agreement: $22.91 (Current hourly para rate of pay if employed with ISD 624.)

Pay

Salary range: Level III, Step 2 per Para Educator Agreement: $22.91 (Current hourly para rate of pay if employed with ISD 624.)

Schedule

  • Bear Adventure Club operates at all nine White Bear Lake elementary schools.
  • Programs run weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the summer and before and after school during the school year.

Application Procedure

Email: jobs@isd624.org (Please include job number in inquiry.)

Website URL

http://www.isd624.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

The White Bear Lake Area School District leading. . . minds to learning, hearts to compassion, lives to community service.

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