Position: Special Education Support Professional (Paraprofessional)
Hours or FTE: 7 hours/day = 35 hours/week; About: 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Starting Date: As Soon As Possible
Job Description: Bonner Elementary is seeking a special education support professional (paraprofessional) to support students with disabilities in accessing the curriculum and benefiting from their educational placement. Responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), supporting students with hygiene, medical, and personal care needs, helping with behavior management and crisis intervention plans, and maintaining confidentiality of student records and classroom information.
Qualifications/Degree:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Previous experience working with children preferred
- 2-year degree or a passing score on the Para Pro test preferred
Special Job Requirements:
- Position requires the ability to run, bend, stoop, kneel, work on feet, lift up to 40 lbs
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly, and visual acuity
- Position requires knowledge of basic academic subjects/basic developmental activities
Beginning Salary Range: Rate of pay starting at $17.25 per hour. Higher starting rate based on previous work experience.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, and life insurance. Additional benefit details are outlined in the attachments.
Person Requesting Position: Courtney Gehling, Ed.S, CCC-SLP Special Services Director
Belinda Selfors, Superintendent, ISD 534
