Special Education Paraprofessional (3.5 hours/day)

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district serving more than 29,000 students across Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. It is the third‑largest district in Minnesota and a major employer in Dakota County.

Schedule

3.5 hours per day, 10‑month calendar, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Pay

• RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V – according to the 2026‑27 contractual agreement.
• Step 1: $22.01 per hour
• Step 2: $23.36 per hour
• Step 3: $24.69 per hour
• Paraprofessional classification receives a $1.00 per hour differential in addition to the base rate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Sick‑leave
• State pension plan
• Tax‑deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays, or personal leave