• Job Description

  Req#: 20634
  Position Type:
  Education Support Professional/ Special Education
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/13/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); ' John Adams Middle School
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/19/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  
  
  Employee may need to provide services in home on an as needed basis
  Staff may be required to report in person to a school building on an as needed basis
  May monitor and/or supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground in all types of weather.
  Follow student Behavior Intervention Plans and Emergency Healthcare Plans.
  Provide support to students with personal cares (toileting, dressing, feeding) as needed
  Ability to work with a wide variety of students with different disabilities
  Observe and document students' academic and social behaviors.
  Consistent and accurate data collection of student progress on goals and objectives
  Provide feedback on student progress to classroom teachers and related services staff
  Knowledge using iPads and other devices used for communication of non-verbal students
  Support students with de-escalation techniques and use restrictive procedures as needed (Training provided as needed).
  Supervise students in various settings and locations in and around the school building, before, during and after school hours.
  Move on and off the floor to meet students at their level
  Provide Support/Supervision at meal times, at recess and on field trips
  Model appropriate language and social behavior
  Able to build strong relationships with children from all backgrounds and neuro-types.
  Maintain confidentiality
  Effective communication with all staff
  Good organizational skills.
  Regular, on-time attendance is required.
  Minimum requirement; 60 college semester credits and/or a two-year degree from an accredited college or university. Please include official transcript(s) with application.
  In lieu of college credits or degree, one can complete the Paraeducator Assessments. The passing scores in Minnesota are 65% and 70% .
  For more information about the Paraeducator, visit https://www.masterteacher.com/.
  The test is available to applicants who are presented an official job offer from the Rochester Public School District.
  High School diploma or GED required.
  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.
  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.
  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
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• About the company

  Rochester Public Schools is a high performing public school district located in the middle of South-Eastern Minnesota and spans 218 square miles. There are 27 schools in the district; 17 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, 3 High Schools, and 1 Alter...

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