Special Education Paraprofessional
Position Overview
Paraprofessionals provide assistance to students with disabilities by offering support needed in any and all areas to remove/overcome barriers to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) while aiding them in fulfilling the goals of their Individual Education Programs (IEP) as directed by the student’s primary teacher and special education case manager.
Licensure and Certification Requirements
Two years of college (60 semester credits) or successful completion of the paraprofessional Assessment
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training or ability to acquire it
Education and Experience Preferences
Successful previous work with children in an educational setting
Elementary Teacher – Long Term Sub
Teach in an Elementary 2 classroom of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from mid December to late March. Elementary teaching license required.
After School Care Assistant
Assist with preschool After School Care Monday – Friday, 2 – 5 pm.
Behavior Interventionist
Position Overview
The Behavior Interventionist provides quality instruction, support, monitoring, and training using research-based positive behavior management techniques, intervention strategies, coping skills, and problem solving for students with behavioral challenges. The Behavior Interventionist provides training and support to staff in the area of behavior management.
Licensure and Certification Requirements
BA/BS from an accredited university and/or a valid Minnesota teaching license
CPR/First Aid/Anaphylaxis certification or ability to acquire it
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification or ability to acquire it
Education and Experience Preferences
MA/MS in special education, emotional and behavioral disability/school psychologist/school social worker/behavior analyst / school counselor or related field
Successful teaching experience in related field
Adaptable to Montessori Philosophy
We are hiring for the following substitute positions:
- Substitute para professionals are always needed (minimum of 60 post secondary credits required OR successful completion of Para Pro Test – can arrange to complete test with the school)
- Substitute teachers are always needed (license required)
- Substitute teacher assistants are always needed (minimum of high school diploma required)
To apply for these positions with our school, please submit a completed application and resume, along with a copy of your license if required, to:
Sherry Lohmeyer
1321 Gilmore Avenue
Winona, MN 55987
slohmeyer@bluffviewmontessori.org