Paraprofessional - Special Education

About the role

The paraprofessional will support students with disabilities which may include academic, social, behavioral, and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work in mainstream classrooms or special education classrooms under the direction of licensed special education teachers. Additional duties may include supporting extracurricular activities or bus routes.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in academic, social, behavioral, and functional areas.
• Work in mainstream or special education classrooms under the guidance of licensed special education teachers.
• Assist with extracurricular activities or bus routes as needed.
• Utilize skills for data collection and communication to support student needs.
• Work occasional evenings or weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent.
• Prior designation as a highly qualified paraprofessional.
• Necessary training is provided.

Requirements

• Experience with special education or people with disabilities is preferred.

Benefits

• District contribution toward health insurance or $1.75/hr cash-in-lieu option.
• Dental available at your cost.
• District-paid long-term disability insurance.

Schedule

7:50am - 2:50pm (6.5 hours/day on student contact days), 30 minute unpaid lunch. Specific start/end times may vary. Opportunities exist for paraprofessionals to assist with Special Education transportation and/or extra-curricular activities.

Pay

Pay starts at $19.99 - $22.81/hour.

Contact Information

To learn more about the available positions, please contact:

• Rachel Schultz at 763-972-6200 x1302 or rachel.schultz@delanoschools.org
• Ashley Frank at 763-972-3365 x1908 or afrank@mawseco.k12.mn.us