Employment

Why work at Arcadia?

Arcadia is a small, welcoming, progressive, project-focused charter school, serving grades 6-12.  We’re looking for professionals who can creatively engage students in the rewarding challenges of understanding the world around them. Arcadia is 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities in Northfield, MN, the winner of a variety of ‘best small town’ awards, with two excellent colleges and a community that embraces quality education. We value authentically student-centered education, and we may be the right place for you.  

Open Positions

Special Education Paraprofessional

Arcadia is seeking a special education paraprofessional to work with students in grades 6-12.

About Arcadia: Arcadia is a small, welcoming, progressive, project-focused charter school, serving grades 6-12.  We’re looking for professionals who can creatively engage students in the rewarding challenges of understanding the world around them. Arcadia is 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities in Northfield, the winner of a variety of ‘best small town’ awards, with two excellent colleges and a community that embraces quality education. We value authentically student-centered education, and we may be the right place for you.  For more information about our school, see. www.arcadiacharterschool.org

Our mission:  It is the mission of Arcadia Charter School to prepare our students to transition intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to higher education, future employment, and engaged citizenship.

Job Title: 1.0 FTE Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description and Responsibilities

1. Uphold the Mission and Vision of Arcadia Charter School.

2. Support students receiving special education services as indicated by students’ individualized education plans and directed by licensed special education staff.

3. Maintain confidentiality and healthy boundaries.

4. Report for supervisory duties as assigned by school director or paraprofessional supervisor.

5. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs and be able to navigate an active, open school environment and outdoor spaces.
   

This position is required to work in the school building. 

Arcadia requires paraprofessionals to provide results from or take the ParaPro Assessment or the ParaEducator Assessment to demonstrate required compentencies OR have at least an associates degree.

Paraprofessional work hours are between 7:30am and 3:00pm. Paraprofessionals may have the opportunity for additional hours by attending specified meetings, IEP meetings, and required professional development. 

Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications. 

To apply for this position, download the employment application from our website: https://arcadiacharterschool.org/employment and email it along with a cover letter, résumé, and three references, to cgraff@arcadiacharterschool.org. Materials can also be mailed to the school: Attn: Cindy Graff, Arcadia Charter School 1719 Cannon Road Northfield, MN 55057.