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| Job ID: 14037141 |
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| Job Title: | Special Education Paraprofessional |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 32, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vision Plan |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | 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 |
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| Job Description: |
Special Education Paraprofessional - Building Wide
31.25 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 7:30 am - 2:15 pm
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32.5hours/week | Monday-Friday | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Starting Wage: $18.85/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 teachers with meeting the educational, emotional, and physical needs of special needs children and older students. Assists in guiding the student through various daily activities by utilizing a balanced approach to learning that supports age and grade appropriate behavior and thinking. Assists in implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
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:
Special Education Building Wide positions - can be assigned to work anywhere in the school/site building at the discretion of the principal. These positions are not specific to a program or a particular room. The para can be moved by the principal at any time during the day or school year.
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
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care 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
Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
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