Special Education DCD Center-based Journeys Paraprofessional

About STMA Schools
We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs more than 750 employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district is comprised of one primary school for kindergarten students, three elementary schools for grades 1-4, two middle schools for grades 5-8, and one high school for grades 9-12.

Position Overview & Responsibilities-DCD Center based Journeys Program

Responsible for working with adult students with disabilities in meeting the secondary transition, academic, and physical needs as identified in the goals, supports of services of the IEP in either an individual or small group setting under the direction of the special education teacher or bus service personnel; maintain confidentiality of student and family information as required under FERPA. For more information, please see the job description for this position.

Start Date: February 3rd, 2025
Contract: 183 days
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:15 AM-2:15 PM including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break (32.5 hours/week)

Salary & Benefits

Starting Rate: $19.84-$20.30 per hour

Our benefits offerings include: Medical Coverage (including options for VEBA, HSA or FSA), Dental Coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see the Benefits Summary for 30 - 34.99 hours per week. This position may be combined with other benefits-eligible positions within the district to reach full-time benefits eligibility.

For more information, please see the Support Staff Master Agreement.

Requirements & Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and either two years of post-secondary education or successful completion of the Paraeducator; ability to work with staff and an educational team to provide services to students with disabilities; previous experience in working with students or adults with disabilities preferred. Health tasks will be delegated by a Registered Nurse, training will be provided.

Application Process
Please apply online and address application materials to Jeanette Aanerud, Fieldstone Elementary Principal

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The St. Michael-Albertville School District is an equal employment opportunity employer who applies veterans preference during hiring in accordance with applicable laws and district policy. The STMA District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status.