Description:
Paraeducator for Stepping Stones Preschool located at Pearson Early Learning Center. School year calendar - Monday through Friday, 8:15AM-3:15PM.
This is a temporary assignment from approximately October 27th through January 20th. Once the assignment ends, the selected candidate will be eligible for placement into another opening within the para bargaining unit, consistent with district placement practices and the provisions of the para contract.
Pay & Benefits:
Compensation Range: $20.36 - $26.07 per hour, based on experience. A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following-
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- HSA&VEBA
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
- Accidental Injury & Critical Illness
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 7 paid holidays.
- PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution
- 403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment
Job Summary:
This position works directly with 3 to 5 year old students in a classroom under the direction of teachers: assisting the teacher, providing student supervision and support as needed. Pearson Early Learning Center provides an inclusive preschool experience using the Pyramid Model as a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of children. Successful applicants will be able to create positive relationships with children, enjoy interacting with preschool-age students, and collaboratively work with other adults.
Qualifications:
Position requires a H.S. diploma.
Previous experience in early childhood preferred.
Working Conditions:
Classroom environment.
Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs
Ability to move from floor to standing quickly.
Application Procedure:
You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application.
Apply Online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ under posting 6424.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
