High School Paraprofessional Position

• Position Type:
  Non-Certified Staff/Support Staff/Paraprofessional
  
• Date Posted:
  1/2/2025
  
• Location:
  Aitkin High School
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
• District:
  Aitkin Public Schools

Aitkin School District #1 is looking for a High School Paraprofessional to work within our Special Education Department. Candidates must be able to work with many different levels of special needs students and collaborate with special services team members. Staff will be expected to ensure that all students with special needs and emotional disabilities receive a high-quality education aligned with their personal goals and state standards. Candidates must be able to work with and support each students' individualized education plan (IEP), as well as completing all necessary paperwork, and data collection as requested by teaching staff. High School diploma or equivalent is required and 2 or more years of Post Secondary school, or have passed the Para-Pro test (willingness to take and pass the test)

Salary range: $17.03- $21.22 depending on experience and qualifications

Job Summary:

• Collaborate with teaching staff to support the growth and development of students with different disabilities.

• Participate in regular Paraprofessional meetings as an active and engaged professional.

• Document and gather data needed for adjusting students IEP's and growth activities.

• Communicate frequently with teachers, colleagues, and administrators through all available means of technology.

• Establish and maintain high standards for completing homework and academic standards for the students in the program.

Please attach your cover letter, resume, credentials and 3 Reference letters with your completed application on Appli-track.

Aitkin Public Schools mission is to inspire and prepare our students with tools and skills to suceed in an everchanging world. Aitkin Schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota. The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities. We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota. We have a very good system of snowmobile and ATV trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis. Aitkin is home to the Riverwood Healthcare facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons. The city of Aitkin is also the home of the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around? “WE ARE ISD1!”