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Alexandria Public Schools

Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

Pay: $45,136/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Alexandria, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$38,440 / year median in Minnesota

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Paraprofessional Class:

Special Education Resource Building Location:

Voyger Elementary School Hours per day: 5.75 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; Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers. Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students. Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis. 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. Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Compensation:

$21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law Employee Assistance Program (EAP)