Urgently Require Special Education Paraprofessional in Saint Cloud, MN

Posted 2025-03-15
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Job title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Company: Athlos Academy

Job description: School Overview



Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is a public, tuition-free K-5 charter school. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.



Position: Special Education Paraprofessional



Reports to: Department Lead and Case Manager



Contract Term: School Months only: last reporting date of the 23-24 school year is 5/31/24, Summer School hours available



Pay Rate: $20.00/hr + $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals.



Minimum Qualifications Required:



Education: High School Diploma



Experience Required: Classroom experience preferred



Certification Required: ParaPro Certification (or willingness to obtain) or 2 years of higher education



Preferred Qualification: Ability to speak a foreign language (Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, etc.) $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals, and paraprofessionals with either a valid short-call substitute license or a valid teaching license.



Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:


  • Growth mindset

  • Reflective practitioner

  • Innovative

  • Creative problem solver

  • Willing to take risks

  • Highly organized

  • Effective at time management

  • Seeks out professional learning

  • Willing to continue to learn and try new strategies/ protocols

  • Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team

  • Able to build relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds

  • Good communicator and active listener

Job Duties: * Primary function is intense management of student behaviors.

  • Assists with management of student behavior and discipline, primarily for students with disabilities.

  • Uses the classroom management plan consistent with an assigned teacher?s techniques and school-wide standards.

  • Undergoes training in managing the behavior of students per IEP requirements.

  • Helps supervise students in all areas of the school including pick-up/drop-off, recess, lunch, etc.

  • Assists teachers with classroom instruction as assigned (individualized instruction, small groups, etc.)

  • Helps teachers accommodate all students with IEPs.

  • Communicates student needs to general and special education teachers when appropriate.

  • Provides performance measurements to classroom teaching mentor to help with student progress.

  • Other duties as assigned.

To :



Please submit a resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation and a copy of related certifications to [email protected]





Expected salary:

Location: Saint Cloud, MN

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