What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Center Paraprofessional position at Alexandria School District 206?
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: Transition Center
Department: Special Education
Bargaining Unit: Minnesota School Employees Association-Paraprofessional
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
Performs intermediate human support work providing math and reading intervention support, supervising students in the classroom and in the community. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Support Services.
Essential Functions:
Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.
Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;
Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.
Supervise and monitor students in communtiy settings, hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students, serve as a job coach for students on nonpaid training sites and service learning sites.
Paraprofessionals at the Transition Center are asked to be van trained to assist in transportation of students to and from community learning sites.
Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience working with children preferred but not required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.
Compensation: $21 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
- Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary : $21
