Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Intermediate District 287 is looking for dedicated and compassionate Educational Support Professionals/Paraprofessionals to support students in a dynamic and rewarding classroom environment!
Position Details:
Location: South Education Center in Richfield, MN
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends and no holidays!
This position follows the Local 2209 union contract
Salary is based on Local 2209 Salary Schedule B: $23.76 - $31.37 per hour (depending on education and experience)
Why Join District 287?
Competitive Benefits:
Low cost single and family medical insurance
No-Premium Employee-Only Medical Insurance
Infertility benefits
$40 copay for outpatient mental health services
Low cost dental insurance through Delta Dental
District funded HRA account
Life insurance and long-term disability
Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
Retirement benefits through PERA
Optional 403b with district match after 1 year
Paid time off
Mental Health benefits
Career Growth
Grow your own programs and other educational pathways to advance your career
Tuition reimbursement options
Support to continue your education
Opportunities to grow within the district
Assistance paying for school coursework
More details can be found on our webpage: Contracts/Benefits - Intermediate District 287
Essential Functions:
Educates students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher;
Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials;
Assists with group educational activities that include students on IEPs;
Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs;
Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs;
Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule;
Manages students (including those on IEPs);
Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management to include restraint of students;
Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations;
Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities;
Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing);
Participates in professional activities and meetings;
Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications;
Maintains classroom (housekeeping chores);
Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips;
May transport students in District vehicles, when requested;
Completes paperwork for third party billing, as required.
Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.
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Education & Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate.
General Experience: Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals in an environment that provides broad familiarity with an understanding of the physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of children with exceptional needs.
Substitution Allowed for the General Experience:
College training may be substituted for the General Experience OR
The successful completion of the ParaEducator Exam or ETS ParaPro Assessment prior to the date of hire.
District 287 offers the ParaEducator exam for candidates that need this requirement
Interview Process:
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until position is filled.