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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