Please be informed of the availability of the following position in the Faribault Public Schools: Job Title: (3) SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS – CANNON RIVER EDUCATIONAL CENTER Job Description: 3 Full time special education paraprofessionals to provide paraprofessional support to special education students at the Cannon River Education Center SUN Program, a level 4 special education program serving students with unique needs. This program serves Faribault and Northfield School Districts. This position will be for 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week during the school year. This position commences August 27, 2012.
Qualifications: One of the following preferred: (1) Two year Associate of Arts degree; OR (2) The equivalent of 66 semester credits OR (3) A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals OR (4) A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test. High School Diploma required. Knowledge of or willingness to be trained on needs of students with various disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive disabilities, and emotional disorders. Knowledge or willingness to be training in positive behavior intervention supports and Crisis Prevention Intervention; experience working with elementary age students, ability to collect and report data on student progress; follow-through on directions from licensed staff; good communication/organization skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Application Procedure: External applicants apply online at our District website at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us. Internal applicants may send a letter of application to: BARB BUDAHL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2800 NW FIRST AVE, SUITE 1 FARIBAULT MN 55021-0618 FAX: (507) 333-6050 E-MAIL: barb_budahl@faribault.k12.mn.us Application Deadline: August 3, 2012