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Advanced Behavior Instruction Para (SPED) - ESCE
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,320 / year median in Minnesota
+0% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 8/13/2026 Advanced Behavior Instruction Para (SPED)•
ESCE JobID:
8612Position Type:
Paraeducator/ Special Education Date Posted:
8/13/2026Location:
Quarryview Education CenterTYPE OF POSITION
Hourly; 10-Month Position Work hours vary based on school assignment and student/program needsREPORTS TO
Building Principals, Immediate SupervisorSUPERVISION
None SALARY:
$21.00/hrQUALIFICATIONS
Required- High School or GED Diploma
- Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
- 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information) Preferred
- Bilingual Spanish or Somali
POSITION SUMMARY
The Advanced Paraeducator for Behavior and Instruction is a role designed to support students with significant behavioral needs within mainstream school environments. The Behavior Instruction Paraeducator (BIP) provides real-time intervention and implements behavior support plans to help students remain successful in general or resource education settings. The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavioral coaching, and instructional support in a mainstream building.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and Behavior Support Plan
- Assist with student physical and behavioral management, including working individually with students who are removed from class, and employing non-violent crisis intervention strategies
- Supervise/assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities
- Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
- Collect student academic and behavior data under the direction of the special education teacher
- Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
- Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming as needed
- Other duties as assigned
BIP SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Respond to behavior in real time to support student success in the classroom
- Support individual student academic and behavior programming, and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by special education staff
- Implement special education behavior support plans and monitor for effectiveness
- Facilitate calming/de-escalation routines supported by the special education teacher
- Reinforce appropriate student behavior and facilitate appropriate social interactions among students
- Respond to and manage complex student behaviors
PHYSICAL FACTORS
- The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
Frequent:
walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeingLight Work:
exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objectsBENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week- . This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
- Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.
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