Online Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description

Position Summary: Special education paraprofessionals support students based on the needs and accommodations outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Duties are determined by the IEP team and special education teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Works primarily with students on an IEP.
● Is familiar with Special Education IEPs of all students assigned.
● Guides children in working and socializing appropriately with other students.
● Provides assistance to students as needed.
● Works closely with and accepts direction from Special Education Teachers and Regular Education Teacher(s) in accordance with student’s IEP.
● Implements behavior interventions as directed by Special Education Teachers and/or Director.
● Encourages special education students to maintain appropriate behavior.
● Adheres to the work assignments and schedules as provided by Special Education Teachers.
● Promotes pleasant manner with staff, students, and visitors.
● Maintains confidentiality and data privacy.
● Adheres to school policies and procedures.
● Attends staff meetings and paraprofessional meetings as required.
● Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

● Two years of college, associate’s degree or passing score on a paraprofessional exam in reading, writing and math as required by federal law (contact Personnel Office for testing information)
● Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
● Typing, filing and record keeping skills.
● Ability to organize work effectively and efficiently.

Institution Description

Crosslake Community School’s professional and dedicated staff care about educating your students where they are – whether that is seat based or online. We focus on education and environment creating a safe and fun space for all types of learners.

Our seat-based and online learning opportunities are both free to the public and fully accredited. We are dedicated to challenging students and guiding them to grow in stewardship.

Online program
Learn at your own pace from home. Our tuition-free online learning program serves students from anywhere in Minnesota in grades kindergarten-graduation.

Seat-based program
Located in beautiful Crosslake, MN, our seat-based learning program serves students tuition free in grades kindergarten to 8th as well as a fee-based pre-kindergarten program.

Please visit our website to learn more www.crosslakekids.org

Application Instructions/Comments

Interested applicants, please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to hiring@crosslakekids.org.