Special Education Paraeducator
ISD 622 · St Paul, MN · 2 days ago
Education$24.54/hrInternship
About the role
Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on July 17, 2026.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 32.5 hours per week, student contact days
Start Date
Fall 2026
Pay
$24.54 per hour
Benefits
Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
- An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree,
- Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelors degree,
- Passing score on ParaEducator test. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Completion of any required training necessary for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Education)
- Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience and/or training in behavior management
Responsibilities
- Assist in the instruction of students by providing support and practical training to students in various subject matters
- Provide assistance to the teacher by performing such duties as:
- Implementing instructional plans and assisting with the adaptation/modification of the curriculum as directed by the teacher
- Preparing class schedules
- Organizing learning materials
- Assisting with classroom activities
- Aid educational staff in performing duties to meet the specific needs of students including, but not limited to:
- Redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms
- Preparing food for and/or feeding students
- Aiding in the physical movement of students
- Diapering and toileting students
- Escorting students to vocational training jobs
- Chaperoning student community outings
- Supervising students during bus loading and unloading
- Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that student needs are met by communicating with other staff about student needs
- Monitor and document the educational progress of students by performing evaluations of student progress and needs
- Record data pertaining to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting at all times
- Other related duties as assigned
Physical Demands
- May be regularly required to walk throughout a building
- May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds
- Must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed
- May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.