Date Available: 09/03/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: St. Francis Learning Center

Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant Salary/Wages: $18.22-$19.22 per hour based on the current salary schedule (Educational Assistant Work Agreement)

Hours/Days: This position is 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The duty day is 7:15am to 2:30pm (includes a duty free ½ hr break). This position follows the school district student contact calendar (typically 171 workdays in a school year).

Benefits Available:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• FSA
• Pension through Public Employees Retirement Association
• 403(b)

Overview of the Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant Position:

This particular position is for those interested in working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in our setting III/IV center-based program. This program consists of approximately 7-10 students who need adult assistance/supervision in achieving social, personal, and academic growth in a positive and safe educational environment. All job specific training including mentoring will be provided by the district at no cost to the employee. This educational assistant would support the Saints Academy as well.

Qualifications:

• Have a desire to work in a school setting with students with learning challenges.
• Be willing/able to learn about a variety of disabilities and the educational strategies and techniques to assist students to be successful in the classroom. Ability to work with students who may exhibit academic, social and behavioral challenges.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) is required. Additional coursework in child development and/or experience in working with children/young adults is preferred.

Summary of Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant Duties:

• Under the direction of the special education teacher and the classroom teacher, provide assistance to students with disabilities to help them be successful in all aspects of their school day.
• Assist in the implementation of a variety of academic, social or behavioral strategies and supports for individual students (including sensory and behavior plans as well as the use of physical interventions/holds).
• Collect and record data pertaining to the successes and challenges of assigned students.
• Participate in student planning meetings and department meetings to facilitate student success.
• Depending on specific duty assignment, this position may also require proper lifting/transferring of students, and assisting students with personal cares and skills of daily living

Application Procedure: To apply for this Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant position or any of our positions within the school district, visit our website to apply online. Be sure to indicate the specific Job ID listed at the top of this page. Applications received no later than June 30, 2024 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

District Mission Statement: “Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.”

For more information about this Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant position, you can also contact Steve Brown, Jr. (Program Supervisor) at (763) 753-7150.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.22 - $19.22 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• High school
• Middle school

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Francis, MN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Francis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person