Description:
WORK YEAR: 179 days per year (multiple positions - see below)
CLASSIFICATION: A-1-2;
SALARY: minimum $12.61 per hour
Available Positions:
Riverside Central Elementary School: 5.5 hours per day, 8:40 am to 2:40 pm
Riverside Central Elementary School: 5.5 hours per day, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Franklin Montessori School: 5.75 hours per day, approx. 9:10 am to 3:25 pm
Franklin Elementary School: 5.75 hours per day, approx. 9:10 am to 3:25 pm
Franklin Elementary School: 5.75 hours per day, approx. 9:00 am to 3:15 pm
Bamber Valley Elementary School: 2.5 hours per day, approx. 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Pinewood Elementary School: 3.25 hours per day, 11:30 am to 3:15 pm
Bishop Elementary School: 2 hours per day, work schedule TBD
Bishop Elementary School: 3 hours per day, work schedule TBD
Job Summary: *Paraprofessional works with supporting students academically. *Working with students under the supervision of the classroom teacher. *Monitoring students in the playground and lunchroom. *Basic clerical support. *Performs tasks within the level of responsibility of position as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications: *Minimum requirement of two years of college (48 semester credits), a two-year degree, or completion of the Para Pro Assessment. (Please include transcript with application.) *Experience working with elementary age students. *Computer skills preferred. *Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member. *Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency. *Regular, on-time attendance is required.
Required Dispositions:
In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include: *Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning. *Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance. * Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students. *Applies the principles of Efficacy, SDIS, and Language through the use of quality tools and processes. * Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team. *Won’t shy away from today’s educational challenges. *Utilizes effective interpersonal skills. *Has a proven track record of success. *Works with great integrity
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
District Information:
Rochester Public Schools has the seventh largest enrollment in Minnesota with 16,300 K-12 students with a District goal to diversify its workforce. The student population mirrors the growing diversity of the community with a minority student population of 27.37 percent. Rochester, Minnesota, a city of 100,000, has been twice voted "The Best Place to Live in America" by Money magazine. It is the home to the Mayo Clinic and IBM and draws residents and visitors from around the world.
Application Procedure:
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply on-line at www.applitrack.com/rochester/onlineapp.