SPED Paraprofessional - Elementary School

Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Description

Rockford Area Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education Paraprofessional at Rockford Elementary School. A Special Education Paraprofessional provides assistance to students receiving Special Education support under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher. They assist teachers in general classroom activities, engage with academic task completion, promote participation, provide social emotional health and safety, direct positive behavior, help assist with social interactions, track goal data, and more. The paraprofessional could provide support in both a 1:1 capacity and group manner. They may also provide general education push in support services where needed.

Our preference is to fill this position as a full role, including a bus route. That said, applicants interested in working just the school day are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Skills

• Enthusiastic about student learning.
• Excellent communication and data privacy skills.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and team collaboration are essential.
• Demonstrated interest and respect for the unique needs of students and families.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree/equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified (HQ) paraprofessional. Alternatives to achieve highly qualified status are available. Must be HQed before starting. Necessary training and testing is provided.
• First Aid and CPR Certified (preferred)
• Handle with Care Certified (preferred)

Schedule
These positions are assigned 3.5-8 hours per day. Paraprofessionals work approximately 180 school days per year.

Contact Information
Emily Seitzer
District Special Education Supervisor
eseitzer@mawseco.k12.mn.us

Brenda Nyhus
Rockford High School Principal
brenda.nyhus@rockford883.org

Salary range: $19.54-$23.32/hr.

Benefits:
Bargaining Unit: SEIU - Rockford #883 (website link:Rockford website - contracts, click on Support Staff Agreement)

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Title IX
Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment.
All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools
More information can be found athttps://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix
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