Behavior Paraprofessional

About the organization

Spring Lake Park Schools serves about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northern Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. The district’s purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” — focuses on meeting the unique and varied needs of each student. The district is recognized for its commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human‑centered design thinking, and giving teachers and staff the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

About the role

Behavior Paraprofessional at Northpoint Elementary, supporting Behavior Specialist teachers and students in grades K–4 to create and carry out behavior plans for both Special Education and non‑Special Education students.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist, implement behavior plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior.
• Perform general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success.
• Work with students with emotional/behavior issues — ability and passion for this work is essential.
• Work comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings.
• Work effectively with an interdisciplinary team while having the ability to work independently.
• Collaborate with school staff to provide behavior support to students in partnership with teachers.
• Participate in, and provide information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (available in the Human Resources Office; can be taken after a job offer — contact HR at 763‑600‑5010 with questions).
• Ability to pass a pre‑work physical and complete PCA training.
• 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.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for working with students, families, community representatives, and school personnel.

Working conditions

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending and/or twisting.
• Potential physical restraint of students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Pay

Hourly rate: $20.75 – $24.20 per hour. Additional $0.75/hour differential if the employee holds a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability (LTD) insurance