Hopkins Schools
Special Education Paraprofessional
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Job Description
- Req#: 6548
- Position Type:
Paraprofessional/ Highly Qualified Special Education Paraprofessional - Date Posted:
5/23/2025 - Location:
Hopkins Public Schools - Two (2) years post-secondary education OR a passing ParaPro Score.
- One (1) year of experience working with children.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Driver’s license. Summary:
- Two (2) years post-secondary education OR a passing ParaPro Score.
- One (1) year of experience working with children.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Driver’s license.
Assist students in various school environments, including the classroom, playground, and other school environments; assist students and implement strategies for learning academic skills, such as reading and math; assist students with learning skills needed to transition to greater independence; and participate in other duties assigned by staff.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least two years post-secondary training and be able to demonstrate a minimum of 1-2 years previous experience with students with special needs; the ability to work with students having emotional, physical, and cognitive special needs; the ability to take the initiative in responding to students' needs in a manner which is respectful and effective; ability to provide opportunities for students to complete tasks independently, when appropriate; flexibility in responding to student’s needs; ability to maintain student confidentiality; ability to work with students individually, in groups, in a resource room, or through computer use; ability to respond to health care needs such as toileting, feeding, transferring—knowledge of and ability to implement behavior management strategies.
Education and Experience:
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Schedule and Compensation:
FTE: 1.0
SEIU Union Contract
Rate: Step 1 $25.00 per hour
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE
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