Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description

DREAM Technical Academy Charter School in Willmar, MN, is looking to hire a Special Education Paraprofessional.

Are you interested in working in an innovative learning environment where you can make a difference in the lives of young people?

DREAM Technical Academy in Willmar is seeking a passionate individual to work in a project-based learning environment that has a threefold emphasis: college readiness, career preparedness, and civic engagement.

At DREAM you have a chance to be part of the leadership team as DREAM is a staff-led school that provides you the opportunity to be responsible for establishing the direction of the school and its philosophy!

DREAM roots learning in the restorative justice process. Individuals who are hired and become members of the DREAM team will be expected to train in restorative justice practices.

If this appeals to you, consider applying for a special education paraprofessional position at DREAM Technical Academy Charter School in Willmar.

Submit applications to: ljuarez@technicalacademies.org
Materials required: cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation
Review of Applications: Position open until filled.
Questions may be directed to Luz Juarez at ljuarez@technicalacademies.org
DREAM Technical Academy
1705 16th Street NE
Willmar, MN 56201

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of an AA degree or be able to pass the Para Pro Exam

Institution Description

At DREAM Technical Academy, we build healthy, purposeful relationships to create a safe haven where dreams and ambitions are actualized and hope is fostered. We maintain a democratic learning community in which students are accepted for who they are as individuals. We are a trauma-informed school that nurtures each student’s academic, emotional, and social well-being. Our vision is to ignite the innate curiosity within students, guiding them to engage with their local and global communities so they will become lifelong leaders and learners. We believe self-directed, personalized learning invites students to choose the ways they learn and demonstrate mastery which increases engagement and enhances their learning experiences. Through Project-Based Learning, students design rigorous projects that help them learn key academic content, meet the state standards, and practice 21st Century Skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, communication, and collaboration. We advocate for social justice and equity for all and practice restorative justice as an effective alternative to punitive responses to wrongdoing.

Application Instructions/Comments

For more information and to apply please email: ljuarez@technicalacademies.org