Position Type: Substitutes/K-12 Paraprofessional SubstituteDate Posted: 12/4/2024Location: Verndale Public SchoolClosing Date: Open Until FilledDistrict: Verndale Ind School Dist 818The Verndale School is currently accepting paraprofessional substitute applications.
POSITION PURPOSE: To assist students individually or in small group as assigned by the special education teacher/supervisor
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED
- Minnesota Paraprofessional Requirement of:
- 2-Year Associates Degree; OR
- Passing the State Mandated PARA PRO Test
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to direct and support students in the areas of reading, writing, and math
- Demonstration of knowledge of computers
- Ability to physically lift 35 pounds
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide individual or small groups of students, on a regular basis, with the academic support they needs as directed
- Using lesson plans and instructional strategies developed by a licensed professional, prepare and organize material to assist instruction of students using developmentally and age appropriate strategies, equipment, materials, and technologies to accomplish instructional objectives
- Maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment for all students by applying caring and effective disciplinary procedures and fostering positive social interaction skills with a wide variety of physical, mental, and behavioral needs. Consider cultural backgrounds and medication effects
- Utilizes strategies that promote the independence of the learner, including positive reinforcement techniques. Paraprofessional may assist other students when target child does not require immediate assistance
- Collaborate and communicate with certified teachers and student support staff to recommend and implement the goals and objectives of the students
- Follow through with modifications and adaptations listed in the student's IEP
- Collect data, documenting student behavior and/or academic performance, on a daily basis or as needed, as directed by special education teacher
- Administers, scores, and records tests
- Assist students with tasks they are unable to perform without direct assistance
- Accompany and monitor students as needed during emergency drills, assemblies, or other non-classroom gatherings
- Physically assist and control students who have varying disabilities and emotional needs
- Maintain confidential information as required
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal
HUMAN RELATION SKILLS NEEDED:
- Demonstrate compassion, sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to motivate
- Understand when leadership is required and take initiative
- Respect cultural diversity and culture of living
- Respond to differences of opinion with openness and respect
- Ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrates integrity and honesty