9 Class D Special Education Paraprofessionals at Minnetonka High School (MHS) for Extended School Year (7 positions for July 9 to August 1, 2024) Jobs in Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka Public Schools is Hiring a Class D Special Education Paraprofessionals at Minnetonka High School (MHS) for Extended School Year (7 positions for July 9 to August 1, 2024) Near Minnetonka, MN
Assignment:
7 positions available for the following schedule:
3.5 hours per day
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Working with high school students with DCD and/or ASD
Job Responsibilities
- Support, modify, adjust and monitor individualized instruction in academic areas, functional skills, and/or behavior programs for special education students on a 1:1 or small group basis within both regular and special education classroom settings.
- Assist students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting will be necessary for repositioning and physical restraints as necessary. Under the direction of an LSN, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings and catheterization.
- Operate special education equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and supervise their safe and proper use.
- Apply student management techniques and anticipate, prevent or stop self-destructive student behaviors.
- Participate in IEP conferences, school conferences, meetings with staff and/or parents, etc. as requested.
- Write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, maintain behavior charts, and monitor students' attendance on a daily basis.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Will participate in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.
- Demonstrated experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.
- Evidence of knowledge and/or experience in using behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
- Demonstrated training, knowledge and application of CPI strategies, preferred.
- Evidence of ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
- Evidence of ability to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and work as a team member with other professionals.
- Evidence of ability to write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, and maintain behavior charts.
- Evidence of ability to be resourceful and try options within the plan laid out with the teacher; act independently within scope of program to assist students in maintaining appropriate behaviors and achieving skills.
- Evidence of understanding of and the ability to abide by data privacy laws.
- Proven record of excellent organizational skills, punctuality and responsibility.
- Evidence of ability to modify and adjust the curriculum with input from supervising teacher(s).
- Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice of the district.
- Demonstrated computer skills are desirable.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in district and other training programs for paraprofessionals prior to and during employment.
- Evidence of strong communication skills and positive interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Job Summary
Full Time
$27k-37k (estimate)
06/01/2024
06/18/2024
minnetonkaschools.org
LAUREL, MD
25 - 50
1949
ROY SHANHOLTZ
<$5M
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About Minnetonka Public Schools
The Minnetonka Public School District is a high performing school district proudly serving families in all or part of 10 communities: Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland. We serve approximately 10,000 students in grades K-12. Our students attend one of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. All six of our neighborhood elementary schools offer English and either Spanish or Mandarin Chinese Immersion. The immersion programs expanded into our middle schools in the 2012-13 school year. We are a... leader in using technology as an accelerator to learning. We offer computer coding, beginning in Kindergarten, and we offer a 1:1 iPad program for students from 5th through 12th grade, among other programs and initiatives. In addition, our birth-to-5 Early Childhood Family Education Program serves families and children during the most critical early developmental years. We are a great place to work: * High quality teaching staff committed to student growth * Financial stability with no budget cuts in more than 12 years * Visionary Superintendent and supportive administration * Dedicated parent, neighborhood, and business communities * Growing student enrollment * Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities * Expanding Fine Arts program * State test scores are among the best in the state * Robust technology plan which has given teachers the tools to accelerate student learning With a focus on 21st century skills, we educate the whole student. Our high quality staff is committed to helping each student develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and character to thrive in a changing world.
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