Crosslake Community Schools' pre-kindergarten-8th grade seat-based program offers a unique learning environment, specializing in multi-age classrooms and parent/guardian, teacher, and student partnerships. By design, our classes are limited to 19 students - providing for very personalized, high quality educational experiences that are difficult to duplicate in larger school settings.
The online learning model gives students the flexibility to pursue personal activities while completing the required courses to receive their high school diploma.
CCS is located in the Brainerd Lakes area and is steps away from Cross Lake, part of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.
Crosslake Community School
Position Summary: Special education paraprofessionals support students based on the needs and
accommodations outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Duties are determined by the IEP team and
special education teacher.
Qualifications
Two years of college, associate’s degree or passing score on a paraprofessional exam in reading, writing and math as required by federal law (contact Personnel Office for testing information)
In absence of teacher, on-call substitute teachers will supervise students and implement sub plans left by teachers in the seat-based program. This assignment could also include lunch and recess duty; hours are M-F 8:00-3:30. A working knowledge of web-based applications such as email and the Google suite is preferred due to the current pandemic.
Requirement for employment: teaching license in any content area including a substitute teacher license (requires a four year degree but no teacher training).
In absences of paraprofessional on staff, on-call substitute paraprofessionals will work with students in a one on one or small group setting in the seat-based program. This assignment could also include lunch and recess duty; hours are M-F 8:00-3:30. A working knowledge of web-based applications such as email and the Google suite is preferred due to the current pandemic.
Minimum requirement: high school diploma.
Crosslake Community School
Special education paraprofessionals support students based on the needs and accommodations outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Duties are determined by the IEP team and special education teacher.
Special education paraprofessionals support students based on the needs and
accommodations outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Duties are determined by the IEP team and
special education teacher.
The Special Education Teacher will provide students with special needs care management, learning activities, and experience that address their unique needs, meets all regulatory standards as required by federal and state governments, and operates within the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Minnesota State Law.
To support students in completion of classes and school engagement, to build relationships and connections with
students and families in order to facilitate a small school feeling, to communicate with families regarding course activity
and progress, and to identify and support students who otherwise may fall through the cracks, drop out, or not-pass
classes.
For the online program (K- 12th graders): We are always interested in hearing from those with Minnesota licenses in a variety of subjects and particularly those with multiple license areas and electives such as CTE, business, etc.
Continuously accepting applications in the online 5th-12th grade program; valid Minnesota teaching license required
Campus Address: 35808 County Road 66 Crosslake, MN 56442
Seat-Based Campus: 218-692-5437
Online Admissions: 218-537-3628 onlineadmissions@crosslakekids.org Seat-Based Admissions: 218-692-9104 seatbasedadmissions@crosslakekids.org
