Summer Educational Support Professional - WEC

Intermediate District 287 is looking for Education Support Professionals (Paraprofessionals) for openings this summer in Minnetonka, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:
We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtUHS7EjBc&feature=youtu.be .

Position Details:
Competitive Rate: $20.65 - $29.02 per hour DOE and E
Dates:
Staff Orientation: June 26
Program Dates: July 8 - July 26
Program Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Requirements:
Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate
Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals in an
an environment that provides broad familiarity and understanding of the physical and
emotional behaviors and challenges of children with exceptional needs
Substitution Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Website: http://www.district287.org/ http://www.district287.org/
Email: hr@district287.org
Twitter: #287edchat