MSAB Paraprofessionals- Intermittent

About the role

This position provides substitute paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to blind/visually impaired students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to blind/visually impaired students.
• Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Supports students in an educational and/or dormitory setting as a caregiver.
• Maintains records and documentation.
• Establishes rapport with and provides instruction to students.

Requirements

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate’s or higher degree;
• A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Paraeducator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each;
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting as a caregiver;
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans;
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of multi-challenged/blind/visually impaired students and educational practices;
• Experience working with blind/visually impaired students in an educational setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and to be able to sit, stand and walk throughout a workday.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of the following:
• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

About Mn State Academies

For over 150 years, the Minnesota State Academies has provided educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and blind/visually impaired students who range in age from birth to 21. The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) and the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) are statewide public schools with dormitory options that serves students from all regions of the state. Our teachers are professionally trained and licensed in Deaf/Hard of Hearing and blind/visually impaired education. Working together to improve the state we love.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state. We strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.