Duluth Public Schools, ISD 709 Duluth , MN 55805
Posted 4 days ago
Special Education Paraprofessional~Student Specific
Denfeld High School
32.5 hours/week | Monday
Starting Wage: $20.05/hr, increases with experience + Benefits
Position for the 2024-25 School Year
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist special education students, frequently one student, with instruction, food service, transportation, safety, behavior, community activities, and related issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
Desirable Qualifications:
Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults
Ability to effectively communicate with, and establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to observe and record accurately
Ability to understand and accurately correct student assignments
Ability to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service courses
Demonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities and under the supervision of a special education teacher
Additional Information:
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
Contact Information:
Duluth Public Schools, ISD 709