Location: Minneapolis, MN
Company: Minneapolis Public Schools
weeks ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time Union: ESP(28) Functional Area: Paraprofessional Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position. SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.
DISABILITY FOCUS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Highly structured, individualized programming; intensive communication and language training; social skills training; use of natural environments
for instruction; positive behavioral programming; and inclusion with mainstream peers and activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization and good communications. Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms
and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations.
Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral backssments (FBA). Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes. Attend to and provide for students' daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assist students in community, recreational, school and vocational training. Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs. Encouraged to work additional hours as bus aide CLASS DESIGNATIONS Intervention SEA: Provide support in the least restrictive environment so students are successful in resource settings; ensure behavior support plans are being implemented with fidelity for students in special education resource settings.
Personal transportation is required as position may vary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits or higher OR A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro backssessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the Para Pro backssment, contact Educational Testing Service at -xyz X or www.
ets. org/parapro) AND Two years of experience working with children. Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at the discretion of Human Resources. Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment Experience in working with individuals with disabilities LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam. Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.
Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, interactionual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Posting Notes: [No Established Closing Date] Washburn High (10000108) Washburn (0368) Paraprofessional
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