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Special Education Paraprofessional/Pupil Support Assistant - Hastings High School Bridge Program

Hastings ISD 200
Full-time
On-site
Minnesota, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff - Pupil/Instructional/Instructional Assistant - SPED

  • Date Posted:
      7/30/2025

  • Location:
      Hastings High School

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    POSITION PURPOSE
    Paraprofessionals in ISD 200 empower students to achieve their best by supporting them academically, emotionally and behaviorally to maximize their learning experience.  

    Location & Position:
    Hastings High School - Bridge Program (Center-based Setting 3 EBD Program)

    Hours:
    • 6.25 hours/day (plus 30 minute unpaid lunch) for the 2025-2026 school year. (Hours anticipated to be 5.75 beginning 2026-2027 school year)
    • Start and end times vary based on location and student need (start times range 7:30 - 8:00)
    • Student contact days only

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
    • Assisting the licensed teacher in providing instructional reinforcement, accommodations and managing student educational progress in the classroom
    • Assist with data collection and behavior management techniques to ensure student success
    • Assist and support student learning with academics, social/emotional needs, and interpersonal skills
    • Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures including but not limited to emergency procedures, data collection, positive behavior supports and non-violent crisis intervention as directed
    • Reinforce instruction through small group or individual activities
    • Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, student assignments, behavior regulation 
    • Supervising and assisting students during lunch, arrival/departure from school, and other daily needs
    • Maintain a high level of respect, equity for all and confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and families
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must meet one of the following requirements:
      • at least two years of qualifying college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education, or;
      • an associates or higher degree, with qualifying course work, or;
      • a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment. 
    • Proficient in oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administrators
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight and support students with activities of daily living
    • Proficient in organizational skills 
    • Ability to be punctual in reporting to work and for assigned duties during the day

    Salary and Benefits:
    - Starting pay: $20.96 per hour (Based on 2022-2024 Master Agreement)  See  Paraprofessional Master Contract on District website for more details.
    - District contribution to health, dental, life insurance and LTD
    - Paid Holidays and time off 

    Apply on line at http://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/employment
    If you have questions, contact Marcia Walker, Special Education Supervisor
    mwalker@isd200.org  or 651-480-7009

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