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The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same - our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job title: Special Ed Paraprofessional - Stonebrige Elementary
Job Summary: Special Education Paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support for students with significant behavioral needs. Emphasis on quality relationships with students and colleagues. This position involves working with special education students who need encouragement and instruction to help manage their emotions. Must receive a sense of fulfillment when shaping children who are learning skills such as self-control and emotional regulation. Emphasis on quality relationships with students and colleagues. Relational greatness with students and adults is required as is dependable attendance. Willingness to calmly work in a setting that can be highly emotional.
Requirements: In order to work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, you must meet the state requirement of being Highly Qualifed prior to your start date. To be considered Highly Qualifed, you must have ONE of the following; a Bachelor's Degree or an Associates Degree, or 60 hours of post-secondary education, or a Passing Score on the ParaPro Exam. Please be prepared to submit documentation in support of your qualifications. (Acceptable documentation includes transcripts from the college or a copy of the ParaPro Exam report.)
Hours per day: 4.55 hours per day, Monday - Friday (student contact days).
Start Date: 8/19/24

Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
Salary: Starting rate is $18.00 per hour.
Application Procedure: Apply online
Information about our salary and benefits can be found at: http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-contracts