The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional opening starting 8/21/2023 for the Passages program located in Waseca, Minnesota.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 6 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Passages Program serves students at the Central in grades 4-12. Passages is an Emotional/Behavioral Program (EBD).

Description:

Special Education Paraprofessional, 7 hours a day for 183 Contract Days.

Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a supervising teacher. Performs support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of special needs students. Works Individually or in small groups.

Pay & Benefits:
The starting pay is $18.85 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn up to $4.80 more per hour when compleing continuing education. A competitive and comprehensive benefit package is also available. (The hourly rate of pay listed is subject to increase based upon the 7/01/2023 salary schedule as identified by the MSEA labor agreement once created.)

Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, prefer 2 years of post-secondary training or AA degree in child development.
• Experience working with students with significant disabilities is preferred, but not required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required. Training is offered by the school district.
• Capable of discretion/confidentiality.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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