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Hours/Day: 6.5 hours Days/Year: Approximately 180 days Classification: Level IV White Bear Lake Area Schools are currently seeking a paraprofessional to work withhigh school special education students (EBD/ASD/OHD/SMI/DCD/SLD). High school paraprofessionals support the needs of students in areas including: post-secondary education/training, academics, employment, independent living, problem-solving and behavior. Candidates that have a experience supporting students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders preferred. Essential Functions: Assists classroom teacher(s) by performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives. Assists in the maintenance of various records and files. Adapts instructional materials, equipment or strategies, as directed by the teacher or therapist, to accomplish instructional objectives and students needs. Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions, as developed by teacher or therapist when necessary. Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher and make progress on Individualized Education Program goals. Assists with developing appropriate social skills and behavior; assists in managing/charting behavior. Escorts students to special classes and therapy; provides supervision in school areas and at school related activities off site. Collaborates with related service personnel. Assists with daily living skills which may include, but not limited to: dressing, undressing for PE, toileting, eating and hygiene. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned. Participates in conferences with families and other team members as requested by teaching staff. May assist students with mobility needs including loading and unloading buses. Provides behavior support for students as directed by the teacher related to IEP goals and objectives and behavior plans. Provide support in the school and the community for work based learning related to IEP goals and objectives. Create a positive relationship with the customer and ensure the interaction the customer has with the district is an efficient and satisfying experience. Maintains confidentiality related to all student and staff information. Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until position is filled POSITION:Long-Term Substitute Educational Speech/Language Pathologist STARTING DATE:September 26, 2016 RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Provide speech and language services to students receiving special education services. 2.Complete speech and language assessments and reports, and design appropriate intervention programs which meet students’ needs. 3.Collaborate with classroom teachers through consultation and by development of instructional activities to meet the students’ speech and/or language needs in the classroom, home, and community environments. 4.Comply with school board policies, and administrative practice, including those procedures outlined in the special education staff and parent handbooks.

Job Summary: Assist students with academic, social, behavioral, emotional, and/or functional skills based on individualized education plans. Start Date:August 23, 2016 Hours: M-F approx. 7:50-3:00 p.m. (FT) Send questions to: [email protected] Application Procedure: Apply online athttp://www.delano.k12.mn.us/district/human-resources/job-postings Closing Date: Open Until Filled