Lakeville Area Schools·Lakeville, Minnesota
The paraprofessional will provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students within special education programs. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs and BIPs while maintaining regular communication with instructors regarding student progress.
Make a difference every day by supporting students’ learning, growth, and independence.
As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you’ll work closely with ESS instructors, special education teachers, and general education staff to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students. This is a rewarding opportunity to impact student success while working in a collaborative team environment. Wonder Zone would be working with Preschool students, and Kid Zone would be working with Elementary students.
Serving as a contributing member of the ESS and special education team.
Supporting students within the ESS programs and framework. Providing one-to-one or shared support, providing adaptations and accommodations and supporting students in staying on-task.
Providing supports to enhance student success and independence through the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
Providing daily progress to ESS Instructors about student participation and behavior.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma. An Associate of Arts degree or additional post-secondary training related to children or young adults is preferred.
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