Lionsgate is a Public Charter School that specializes in educating students with special needs and offers more than a typical school: *40 hours/week & full benefit options including free dental *80 hours Paid Time Off *Rewarding Work *Fun Environment *Mentor support *Daily collaboration with team members
Our staff:
Work with autistic students and students with learning differences Collaborate with classroom teams Are scheduled day shift, 7:45-4:15 - no nights or weekends Have summers off and the opportunity to work summer school
We offer: $18.75 - $21.00/hour depending on education and experience
Similar positions: Personal Care Aide (PCA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Behavior Technicians, Behavior Therapist, ASD
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with case managers, classroom teams, and support services to ensure student needs are being met.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the students’ daily programs under the direction of the Supervisor, case manager, and classroom teacher.
- Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment including-but-not-limited-to preparing needed materials and supplies for your assigned student or classroom.
- Observe, record, and collect data on behavior and specific IEP goals.
- Assist in student organizational needs.
- Support student sensory regulation needs.
- Provide physical assistance to students in areas of daily living; such as toileting and/or feeding.
- Intervene as necessary to redirect the student's target behavior and de-escalate behavior that puts the student or other person at risk of injury.
- Consistently implement safety expectations, including correct use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety protocols and procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings, training programs and/or conferences designed to promote professional development.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff and student families.
- Maintain and use positive, professional written communication with all individuals.
- Supervise activities to ensure safety.
- Regular, prompt attendance.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school degree or equivalent
- Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job tasks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must have have passed or have the ability to pass the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam or have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution. (Documentation will be required)
- Knowledge and experience working with students on the autism spectrum and low incidence disabilities
- One year previous experience in a middle school or high school setting
- Valid driver’s license/ability to transport students via school vehicle (must have 3 or less moving violations in the last three years and no DWI/DUI convictions within the past 5 years).
- Knowledge and experience working with Google Apps
Lionsgate Academy
Shoreview, MN, MN 55126
US
