Special Education Paraprofessional
About the Role
This position follows a 6.25 hrs./day, 10 month calendar with work hours from 9:10 a.m. to 3:55 p.m., effective beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The role reports to the Building Principal.
Compensation & Benefits
- RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V - According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract)
- Step 1: $22.01/hour
- Step 2: $23.36/hour
- Step 3: $24.69/hour
- Employees in the paraprofessional classification shall receive a $1.00 per hour differential in addition to their hourly base rate
- Benefits available to new employees effective the first day of active employment, including:
- 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
- Benefit information available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
About District 196
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times.
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.