Special Education Paraeducator

All building principals have access to this job posting and will call selected candidates for education and/or experience may be required for specific aide positions are supported by Title I funds and require additional levels of education or certification. If hired for a Title I position Title I Paraprofessional Certification will be required prior to hire or work with students.

What You Do:Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee.

What You Need
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to communicate with students colleagues and parents/guardians orally and in writing
Basic academic and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)
Associatesdegree in Education Child Development Psychology or a similar field
Experience working as direct support professional personal care aid CNA or similar position

Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative teaching professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1)Cover Letter 2)Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4)Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the addition Teacher Applicants will need to attach:Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST)on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veterans preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100