Special Education Paraprofessional - Full Time

Qualifications

• General knowledge of IEP and third party billing
• Thorough knowledge of behavior plans
• Thorough knowledge of standard office equipment and software
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, parents and elected officials

Essential Functions

• Follows student Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Makes sure students attend Special Education sessions and sensory breaks
• Makes sure students attend classwork throughout the day
• Monitors student schedules throughout the day
• Charts sensory breaks
• Makes sure students with medical conditions are monitored
• Administers minor First Aid when required

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds
• Pushes/pulls up to 90 pounds (wheelchairs)
• Regularly requires speaking or hearing
• Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and using hands to move, handle or feel
• Occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting
• Requires close vision and distance vision
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound
• Work requires close observation of general surroundings and activities
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)

Special Requirements

• To be considered Highly Qualified, you must have ONE of the following:
• A Bachelor's Degree
• An Associates Degree
• 60+ credits of post-secondary education
• A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals*
• A passing score on the ParaPro Exam*

Rate of Pay

$18.69/hour Per Union Contract (pre-settlement)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave Time
• 403(b)
• Free School Fitness Center Membership
• and more

See ESP Master Agreement for more details on the NLS Employment page