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Maple Lake Public Schools
ATTN: Human Resources
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358

Certified Application: all Administration, Teachers, Substitute Teachers and all other licensed please choose the following application.

Non-Licensed positions please fill out one of the following support staff applications listed below.

Master Agreements

Maple Lake Public Schools serves about 800 preschool through 12th grade students in a beautiful rural setting situated in the heart of central Minnesota lake region.  Maple Lake is located 40 miles west of the Twin Cities and 30 miles southeast of St. Cloud.  Maple Lake Irish extracurricular and co-curricular activities have enjoyed enormous success over the last several years.  Our students have a history of scoring well on state assessments.  The mission of Maple Lake Public Schools is to create an exceptional place to learn and work, emphasizing educational opportunities and promotes academic achievement, life-long learning, and productive citizenship in our society.
 
CURRENT OPENINGS:

 

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Maple Lake Schools – Elementary School
Schedule: 7 hours per day
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience
Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Maple Lake Schools is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-focused Special Education Instructional Assistant to support elementary students receiving special education services.

The Instructional Assistant works under the direction of licensed special education staff and building administration to provide academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and personal support to students. This position works collaboratively with teachers and other staff to help students succeed in a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and small-group instructional support as directed by licensed staff.
  • Assist students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and communication needs.
  • Support implementation of student IEPs, accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans.
  • Assist students with transitions, classroom activities, lunch, recess, and other school activities.
  • Provide personal care or physical assistance when required.
  • Collect and document student information and data as directed.
  • Maintain student confidentiality and professional relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and families.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Meet Minnesota requirements for a qualified paraprofessional, including successful completion of the Minnesota Paraeducator Competency Assessment (ParaPro Assessment) or another qualifying pathway.
  • Experience working with children or students with disabilities is preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong communication, patience, flexibility, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of working with elementary students.

Maple Lake Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Substitutes Needed

  

  • Teacher substitutes (certified or short call)
  • Instructional Assistant substitutes
  • Cafeteria substitutes
  • Custodial substitutes

Job specific applications can be found on the left side of the “District Employment” page.  Paper applications are available upon request by contacting 320-963-7522.

Maple Lake Schools
District Office
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358