Paraeducator Program Assistant - Adventure Connection

Position Type:
Paraeducator/Program Assistant
Date Posted:
1/2/2024
Location:
Weaver Elementary
District:
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on January 08, 2024
Position:Paraeducator Program Assistant - Adventure Connection
Work Schedule: Split-Shift 6:15-10:15 am & 2:00-6:00 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators.
Summary:
The Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an Adventure Connection Site. The AC Program Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a supportive, interactive, and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants. This position will also specialize in creating an environment that minimizes and positively resolves issues for students in the program.
Preferred Qualifications:

• College experience or Bachelor's Degree in education, recreation, or other related fields is preferred.
• Classroom/child care experience leading instructional programs in arts, science, technology, and/or recreation.
• Have a strong expertise in a wide variety of techniques and strategies for working with students with behavioral and developmental challenges.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 4 years of experience working with school-age students
• Willingness to explore and teach a variety of subject areas
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to become certified in First Aid and CPR

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and maintain good working relationships with school personnel, the Site Manager, staff, parents, students, and the public
• Serve as a resource to and provide work direction/guidance to other OST staff members
• Assist in planning and implementing a diversified program to include art, science, service learning, recreational activities and more
• Utilize a wide variety of techniques and strategies for working with students with behavioral and developmental challenges
• Responsible for maintaining the safety standards to assure safety of all participants involved in the program
• Be the lead staff person in conjunction with site manager to deal with significant behavior issues and help resolve conflicts in a positive manner
• Help participants with inclusion needs to positively adapt to the OST environment by promoting a safe, appropriate, and productive environment where their needs are met
• Have strong expertise in a wide variety of techniques and strategies for working with students with behavioral and developmental challenges
• Attend multiple trainings each year designed to strengthen their behavior management and relationship building skills when working with children
• Work with students with special needs and their families to ensure that individualized plans are in place to allow every child to be successful in Adventure Connection
• Ensure that the physical program space is properly set up for each day ensuring materials are accessible to participants and that all supplies and furniture are put up as needed at the conclusion of programming
• Responsible for ensuring the efficiency and quality of the program as directed by the Site Manager
• Assist with toileting as necessary and as required by IEP
• Assist in maintaining program records. This includes ensuring that specific behavior management plans are followed and supporting documentation is completed
• Understand and follow all District and OST policies and guidelines
• Participate in all site and program meetings and trainings as required
• Open and close the OST facilities as required
• Other duties as assigned

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.