Special Education Paraprofessional

About the role

This position provides support and supervision of level III special needs students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Lincoln Elementary School.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision of level III special needs students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Lincoln Elementary School.
• Collect and report data as directed by the case manager.
• Implement strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.
• Work with bodily fluids and assist with personal care tasks as needed.
• Substitute in the health office under supervision of the licensed school nurse, assisting with paraprofessional activities related to health office services.
• Perform routine record keeping duties, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, render preliminary first aid steps, and maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Requirements

• One of the following required:
• (1) Two year Associate of Arts degree;
• (2) The equivalent of 60 semester credits;
• (3) A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals;
• (4) A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability and willingness to take direction from the case manager.
• Trained or willing to be trained in strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.
• Trained or willing to be trained in certain medical procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate of Arts degree;
• The equivalent of 60 semester credits;
• A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals;
• A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability and willingness to take direction from the case manager.
• Trained or willing to be trained in strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.
• Trained or willing to be trained in certain medical procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary.
• Ability to implement strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to collect and report data as directed by the case manager.
• Ability to work with bodily fluids and assist with personal care tasks as needed.
• Ability to substitute in the health office under supervision of the licensed school nurse, assisting with paraprofessional activities related to health office services.
• Ability to perform routine record keeping duties, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, render preliminary first aid steps, and maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Benefits

Benefits are available according to the following union contract.

Pay

Approximate rate of pay starts at $21.25.

Schedule

This position commences on approximately 8/24/26 with the start of the 26-27 school year.