Functional Academic Needs (FAN) Paraprofessional - Special Education

POSTED:  8/3/12

DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS:  8/10/12 at 3:30 p.m.
POSITION:  Paraprofessional - Special Education Functional Academic Needs

LOCATION: North High School

SCHEDULE:  6 hrs/day, 5days/wk
STARTING DATE: 9/4/12 with staff development opportunities the week of 8/27/12

WORK YEAR:  2012-2013

SALARY:  Per Paraprofessional Master Agreement (may be viewed at www.isd622.org)
FRINGE BENEFITS: Per Paraprofessional Master Agreement (may be viewed at www.isd622.org)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years of college or equivalent;
2. Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Training (training must be completed online prior to first student contact day);
3. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training (training will be made available and must be completed within timelines provided by Special Services);
4. Able to lift 50 pounds and able to restrain students in emergency situations.

     2.   Special Education paraprofessional training;

     3.   Experience working with students with disabilities;

     4.   Good written and verbal communication skills;

     5.   Must be able to work one-on-one with individual students and with small groups;

     6.   Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team;

     7.   Experience and/or training in behavior management.

 Application Procedure:
Apply online