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Special Education Support Professional- North Metro

Employer
Intermediate School District 287
Location
Plymouth, MN, US
Salary
Competitive

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Intermediate District 287 is looking for Special Education Support Professionals (Paraprofessionals) like you for openings this Summer!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 11 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:
  • We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
  • There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
  • Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class
  • We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
  • To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video .
Position Details:
  • Competitive Rate: $18.15 to $26.52 DOE and E
  • This position may be available at any one of the following sites:
    • North Education Center - New Hope, MN
    • Ann Bremer Education Center - Brooklyn Park, MN
  • Dates:
    • Staff Orientation: June 28
    • CPI Training: June 29 (8:00am - 3:00pm)
    • Program Dates: July 10 - July 28
  • Days/Hours:
    • Monday - Friday
    • 8:00am - 11:45am
Requirements:
  • Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
  • High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate
    Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals in an
    an environment that provides broad familiarity and understanding of the physical and
    emotional behaviors and challenges of children with exceptional needs
  • Substitution Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:
  • Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis starting March 20th until position is filled.
Website: http://www.district287.org/

Email: hr@district287.org

Twitter: #287edchat

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