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Public Health Paraeducator

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Lakeville, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Apple iPad, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Procedure Implementation, Public Health, Regulations, Safety Process, Smartphones, Special Education, Student Conduct, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Training/Teaching, Word Processing
LOCATION
Lakeville, MN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Paraprofessional/Paraeducator to work at a Facility in Lakeville, MN. This is a registry position with our company.

Pay Rate: $28 / hour
*W2



Position Description/Qualifications:
    • Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
    • Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
    • Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
    • Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
    • Promote a positive learning environment and advocates for student needs.
    • Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
    • Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills.
    • Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required.
    • Collect student data as directed by special education teacher.
    • Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, assisting students with adaptive equipment.
    • Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
    • Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering).
    • Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications:
    • AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required.
    • Flexibility within the work environment. Able to work with small and large groups, one-to-one, and in multiple school settings.
    • Strong communication skills with students and adults.
    • Skilled in use of various computer programs (word processing, Powerpoint, excel) and with technology used by students (iPads, smartphones).
    • Strong language, math and reading skills.
    • Willingness to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and administrators.
    • Ability to cope with change and with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
    • Ability to move quickly from sitting to standing position and to follow students at a fast pace, when needed

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (626)873-1098 and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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