Kid Zone Special Education Paraprofessional

Kid Zone Special Education Paraprofessional

Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194 is inviting applications for the Kid Zone Special Education Paraprofessional role.

• Serve as a contributing member of the ESS and special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by ESS instructors, special and general education teachers, including leading small groups, providing one‑to‑one follow‑up, re‑teaching/review, and keeping students on‑task.
• Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations, such as taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, and implementing organizational tools.
• Provide feedback to ESS instructors and special education teachers about ESS class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.

• Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting.
• Interpersonal skills that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the workplace, as determined by the principal.
• Basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.

• Hours Per Day: 5
• Hours Per Week: 25
• Days Per Year: 173 plus field trips
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Start and End Times: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 3:30–5:50 p.m.

• $18.56–$22.86 per hour, depending on experience
• Position classified A‑1‑3 Lakeville Education Assistants Federation (Education Assistants and Clerical)

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment:
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance)
  • Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at 0.5 FTE or more
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits (low‑cost vision and legal insurance)
  • Health benefits include zero‑cost medical services, free virtual healthcare services, free diabetes and heart health prevention programs, provider choice with the largest PPO network, and wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (see PERA/TRA for details)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

• No‑cost, confidential help for a wide variety of needs: anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting concerns, substance use, stress management, and more
• Virtual fitness services to support health and well‑being

• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify; see federal student aid website)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities; supports workforce diversity.

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