Job Summary:
As directed by the teacher, case manager, care staff, or principal, paraprofessionals provide guidance, support, concept review/practice, living skills support, and perform other duties based on specific programs and individual student needs. 

Experience/License/ Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required

  Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in or knowledge working with children

   Special Knowledge/Essential Skills: 

• Flexibility to work within a variety of settings including: one-on-one, small and large groups, multiple settings

• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students and their families. 

• Accepting of individual student needs and limitations

• Ability to be cooperative and flexible in daily changes regarding assigned duties, supervision, and daily schedules.

• Accepts direction from supervising staff in a professional manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and administration. 

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner. 

    Physical / Working demands: 

• Must be able to lift, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs.
• ?Duties may include the supervision of students during recess or outdoor class activities in cold or below freezing temperatures.

   Other:

• Clear state criminal and child abuse background checks?

• Provides academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and life skills support

• Supervises students to ensure student safety

• Works Cooperatively with others

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, case manager, or building principal/assistant principal

Disclaimer: This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

District application can be found at: www.milaca.k12.mn.us under District Info > Employment Opportunities