Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Support Staff/Para Professional

Date Posted:

9/17/2024

Location:

Lake Ripley Elementary

Date Available:

open

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Date of Availability: As soon as possible

Date Closing: Open Until Filled

Job Summary: Lake Ripley Elementary seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional

Schedule: Generally 6-6.5 hours a day hours per day.

Qualifications: Successful completion of the ParaEducator test or a 2 or a 4 year degree

Essential Functions:

• To help the teacher(s) reinforce skills and strategies in all subject areas and improve student performance

• Inspire students to think creatively, critically, and innovatively

• Support students in the learning process through the use of 21st century skills such as innovation, creativity, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical decision-making, collaboration, teamwork, time management, empathy, and leadership

• Provide 1:1 assistance in academics, and offer behavioral, and vocational support.

• Accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and administrators.

Litchfield I.S.D. 465 is located 1 hour west of the Twin Cities Metro Area and is a member of the Wright County Conference. We are also a 1:1 Apple school with all students and teachers having Macbooks/iPads for educational purposes.

Application Procedure: Submit your application online at www.litchfield.k12.mn.us. (Click on Central Office and then Employment) The application period is open until filled. Please contact Chris Olson at (320.693.2436 x 1309) colson@isd465.org, Lake Ripley Elementary Principal, with questions pertaining to this position.