Behavior Paraprofessional

About the role

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We serve about 6,200 students from Blaine, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose is "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses," focusing on meeting the unique and varied needs of each student. We are committed to personalized learning and fostering a culture of innovation through human-centered design thinking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement behavior plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior
• Perform general data collection tasks for progress monitoring student success
• Work with students with emotional/behavior issues
• Work comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and work independently
• Provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers
• Participate in and provide information for team meetings related to student success and next actions

Qualifications

• Holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree OR passed 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
• Ability to pass a pre-work physical and complete PCA training
• Experience using computers and other technology equipment
• Ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel

Working Conditions

• Physical demands include 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

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Group: Paraprofessionals
• Rate of Pay: $20.75-$24.20/hr
• Benefits: Sick Leave, 403(b), medical, dental, life, LTD
• Additional $0.75/hr differential if employee holds a bachelor's degree

How to Apply

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 https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx. Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. With inquiries, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant - Student Support Services, at cstein@district16.org or 763-600-5081.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.