Job Description:

POSITION: Turtle Mountain Community High School Special Education Paraprofessional
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year 2024/2025
LOCATION: Turtle Mountain Community High School
EVALUATION: As required by NDSCC and Belcourt School District #7 policy
  
Position Overview
The Special Education Paraprofessional will support teachers in instructing and managing students enrolled in special education programs, ensuring a positive educational and social experience aligned with Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Qualifications
Education: Minimum of 48 college credits.

Certification/Licenses/Endorsements
North Dakota DPI Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion
Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree

Job Expectations
Assist teachers and staff in classroom management and student supervision.
Provide instructional support, including one-on-one and group assistance.
Assist in maintaining records (e.g., attendance, grades).
Support students’ adaptive learning needs, self-help skills, and use of assistive devices as outlined in IEPs.
 
Personal Attributes
Dependable, punctual, and able to foster positive relationships.
Conducts oneself as a role model for students, demonstrating lawfulness, ethical behavior, and good moral character.

Communication Skills
Demonstrates respectful communication with students, parents, and staff.
Able to understand and convey instructions, prepare reports, and complete written communications clearly.

Computer Skills
Proficient in using web browsers, email, and office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite).
Able to operate and navigate web-based applications and educational software.

Responsible to
Special Education Director and assigned teacher.

Position Sensitivity Level
Low Risk

RANGE OF SALARY: Based on S2 Salary Schedule 2024/2025

How to Apply

Visit the Belcourt School District #7 website to apply:
Website: belcourt.k12.nd.us > CAREERS > Vacancies

Required Documentation: Applicants must upload the following documentation:
All Documentation for Native American Preference (if applicable).
All Documentation for Veteran’s Preference (if applicable).
Updated transcripts with the conferred date of degree(s) listed on the transcript.
Current Driver’s License
Three letters of reference
All certificates related to the position
Resume

Applicant Responsibilities
Ensure timely submission of all required materials.
Complete a favorable background check as per district policy.
Incomplete applications may not be considered for employment.
 Incomplete applications will impact the applicant’s rating on the BSD #7 rating sheet.
Unqualified applicants will not be considered for employment

Contact Information
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Levi Gourneau, TMCS Assistant Superintendent
Email: levi.gourneau@k12.nd.us
Phone: 701-477-6471 Ext. 3240