Education Support Professional

4 weeks ago

Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States Minnesota Service Cooperatives Full time
Job Title: Education Support Professional

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified Education Support Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will provide support to students with special needs, assisting them in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist classroom teachers in providing instruction and managing student educational programming.
  • Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies to provide differentiated instruction and meet student needs.
  • Implement charting, data collection, and paperwork preparation to ensure student success in various areas.
  • Assist licensed staff in implementing classroom management and behavioral interventions, creating a learning environment.
  • Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
  • Assist students in daily routines, including escorting students during arrival and departure and to special classes or therapy.
  • Facilitate activities with students or small groups under the direction of the teacher or therapist.
  • Assist students in developing social skills and behavior through various methods, including modeling, lessons, and incentive plans.
  • Help maintain the safety of all students and the environment.
  • Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, and other program/school staff to meet student needs and maintain a positive work environment.

Requirements:

  • Willingness and ability to work with students receiving special and general education services.
  • Highly qualified: Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts showing 60 completed semester credits, an Associate's (or higher) degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment.
  • Previous experience working with children and/or individuals with special needs, with general knowledge of teaching practices, methods, and techniques.
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through building and maintaining collaborative and positive relationships.
  • Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management and implement restrictive procedures.
  • Ability to obtain PCA certification from the Department of Human Services.
  • Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.
  • Ability and desire to work with assistive technology.
  • Basic computer and email skills. Proficient in core educational subject areas.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds weight and up to adult-size body weight with two-to-three-person lift.
  • Ability to support a student's full body weight up to adult size.
  • Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, leaning, and repetitive motions.
  • Occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
  • Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
  • Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
  • Locations are generally moderately noisy.

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