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Position:

Paraprofessional/Job Coach Building Location(s): Transition Center Hours per day: 6.5

Position Type:

Full-Time Bargaining Unit:

Minnesota School Employee Association FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Essential Functions Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials. Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints; Supervise and monitor students at their job sites. Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis. Attend meetings and in-services as requested. Paid Training. This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.

This status requires:

1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate's or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

Compensation:

$21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Choose from 3 plan offerings District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement Dental Insurance District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement Group Life Insurance paid for by the District Long-Term Disability Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) No cost to employees Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid): Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Vision insurance Pet insurance Aflac offerings: Short-Term Disability (STD) Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Ben Extend