Instructor - Special Education jobs in Saint Cloud, MN

*Up to $2,500 hiring incentive*

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general.
This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience; and
• Is considered a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional or willing to obtain within the probationary period

ABOUT JOURNEYS:
The Journeys program is located at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake and serves children with behavioral needs in grades K-4. It is a multi-district program and is managed by Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative. Journeys serves young students with behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students receive academic classes, social, and life skills which are individualized to foster learning and successful interactions with peers and adults. Students are recommended for these services by their IEP team and with the approval of district administration. The students reintegrate, as appropriate, back to their home school as recommended by the IEP team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.03 - $23.41 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school

Physical setting:

• Special education school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Howard Lake, MN 55349: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person