Job Description

TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly

Hours may vary based on program needs

Instructional Paraeducator, Bilingual, Spanish

Supports Spanish Immersion Classroom

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma
• Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
• 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information)

Preferred
• Similar job-related experience
• Bilingual

The Instructional Paraeducator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn under the direction of professional staff and supporting students in preparing lessons across subject areas in classrooms, Resource Centers, computer labs, and other educational settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintain awareness and observe student activities and behaviors, including communicating rules, expectations, and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement, and Core Values
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal, state, and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support administrators and teachers
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org