Academic Support Specialist

5 days ago


Faribault, Minnesota, United States Minnesota Careers Full time

At Minnesota Careers, we are committed to providing exceptional educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and blind/visually impaired students. We are seeking a highly skilled Academic Support Specialist to join our team at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind.

Job Summary

The Academic Support Specialist will provide substitute paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. This is an intermittent position that requires flexibility and adaptability.

About the Role

As an Academic Support Specialist, you will contribute to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to blind/visually impaired students. You will work under general supervision to provide educational instruction and use various techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Requirements
  • You must have at least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate's or higher degree; or a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (ParaPro Assessment) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.
  • You must have knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting as a caregiver.
  • You must have skill in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs.
  • You must be able to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.
  • You must have human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.
Preferred Qualifications
  • You may have experience working with blind/visually impaired students in an educational setting.
  • You may have knowledge of data practices as it relates to work in the social/human services field.
Physical Requirements
  • You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and to be able to sit, stand and walk throughout a workday.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $23.76 - $30.43 per hour, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays each year, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, and more



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