Job Information
Duluth Public Schools ISD709 American Indian Home School Liaison in Duluth, Minnesota
American Indian Home School Liaison JobID: 8267
Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/ American Indian Home School Liaison
Date Posted:
10/29/2024
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
11/21/2024
American Indian Home School Liaison
District Wide
40 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Starting Wage: $20.05/hr, increases with experience + Benefits
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to bring knowledge of American Indian culture to school teams to ensure that alternatives are explored prior to referral for special education evaluation and to ensure that families are actively engaged in the intervention and referral process. Particular emphasis will be placed on ensuring that American Indian students are not over-identified as students with EBD.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED
60 Semester Credits or 90 Quarter Credits of College or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessement
Or an equivalent combination of education and training necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.
Ability to obtain a valid drivers' license and automobile insurance or the ability to travel between district sites and to other functions in a timely manner as required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Post high school college coursework desirable in area such as social work, child development, general or special education, etc.
Knowlege Requirements:
Special Education
Eligibility and referral processes for special education services
Culture and language of the American Indian families and students in the Duluth/Superior area
Demonstrated knowledge and use of Indigenous language and culture
Skills Requirements:
Attendance at trainings, examples: MDE, MIEA
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrated skill working and communicating effectively with families, students, teachers and staff
Self-directed, requires minimal supervision
Demonstrated excellent time management skills
Demonstrated skill in prioritizing daily assignments
Problem solving skills leading to effective solutions
Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments and daily schedules/work hours
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,250 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
