What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessionals position at Bemidji Area Schools?
These are job level 4 ($20.10-$20.47/hour), school term, variable hours per day positions to begin in the 2024-2025 school year. Special Education Paraprofessionals assist in the instruction of students. Positions may be available in the following areas: SPECIAL EDUCATION- candidates must be able to lift, change diapers, assist with special medical procedures and restrain students (training will be provided), students may have individual education plans in regular and special education settings; BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT-candidates should have experience working with children who have behavior and/or emotional problems. Because behavior paraprofessionals may need to physically restrain students on occasion, applicants must be in good physical health and willing to restrain students after receiving training; PARAPROFESSIONAL FOR SEVERE/PROFOUND-persons in these positions work with students that are developmentally handicapped. In addition to assisting with academic instruction, candidates must be able to lift, change diapers, assist with special medical procedures, and restrain students, training will be provided.
A minimum score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment or two years of study at an institution of higher education (AA, AS, 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.10 - $20.47 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $20
