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Big Lake Public Schools Special Education Paraeducator-Independence Elementary STEM in Big Lake, Minnesota
Position Type: Support Staff Site Specific/Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 5/20/2024 Location: Independence Elementary Description: Special Educaiton Paraeducator Location: Independence Elementary STEM Job Summary: Under the direction of licensed and professional instructional staff, this position provides instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of learning theory, child development, behavioral management/modification, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties are performed under the immediate supervision of licensed instructional personnel and involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of reading, math, science or other classroom subjects, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student IEPs. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drills for students better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies.