Special Education Paraeducator - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Summary

Under the supervision of a licensed instructor, the Early Childhood Special Education Paraeducator facilitates the educational progress of students by providing, support, and guidance to students in various academic, personal, and vocational subject matters in the structured programs.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree,
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelors degree,
• Passing score on ParaEducator test.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations (in accordance with approved techniques, training will be provided)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Completion of any required training necessary for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Education)
• Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience and/or training in behavior management

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students by providing support and practical training to students in various subject matters
• Provide assistance to the teacher by performing such duties as:
• Implementing instructional plans and assisting with the adaptation/modification of the curriculum as directed by the teacher
• Preparing class schedules
• Organizing learning materials
• Assisting with classroom activities
• Aid educational staff in performing duties to meet the specific needs of students including, but not limited to:
• Redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms
• Preparing food for and/or feeding students
• Assisting in the physical movement of students
• Diapering and toileting students
• Supervising students during bus loading and unloading
• Monitoring student safety at all times through active supervision
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that student needs are met by communicating with other staff about student needs
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting at all times
• May be regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Benefits

Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Pay

$24.54 per hour

Position Details

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week, Student Contact Days
• Start Date: Fall 2026

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale

Does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.