What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional (DCD) position at Discovery Middle School?
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional (DCD)
Building Location(s): Discover Middle School
Hours per day: 6.5
Bargaining Unit: Minnesota School Employee Association
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Functions
Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.
Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;
Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.
Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.
Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Paid Training.
This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.
This status requires: 1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate's or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.
Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Dental Insurance
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
- Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- No cost to employees
- Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident
- Ben Extend
Salary : $22