Special Education Pre-Kindergarten Aide

Job Summary: Assists in the care of physically and mentally disabled students.

Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $20.77 - $32.72 DOE

Work Day: 7 hours per day

Work Year: 9 months

Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

• Must meet one of the three qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and either having completed or the ability to complete the ParaPro Assessment or the HELP within four (4) months of hire, or

• Associate's degree or higher, or

• Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.

• Must be trained in (and maintain recency as required) a District approved de-escalation/crisis intervention program within six (6) months of hire.

• Must have an understanding of developmental disabilities.

• Must demonstrate proper lifting skills.

• Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children, ability to communicate with physically and mentally disabled students, and physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.

• If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave

• Paid holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and audio

• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.