Special Education Paraprofessional - ECSE

30 hours per week, 10-month calendar following a traditional elementary school schedule.

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Work Locations

• ECSE classrooms for 3-to-5-year-olds at 13 elementary sites
• Cedar Valley Learning Center
• Dakota Valley Learning Center

Start Date

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Responsibilities

For job summary and qualifications, see the attached document.

Reports to the Building Principal.

Pay

RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V (based on 2026-27 contract):

• Step 1 – $22.01/hour
• Step 2 – $23.36/hour
• Step 3 – $24.69/hour

Paraprofessionals receive an additional $1.00 per hour differential above their hourly base rate.

Benefits

If benefit-eligible, benefits begin the first day of active employment and include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)

Benefit details are available at Employee Benefits – Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.

About the Organization

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district serving over 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. As the third-largest school district in Minnesota and a top employer in Dakota County, District 196 has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers.

The district operates:

• 20 elementary schools (grades K-5)
• 6 middle schools (grades 6-8)
• 4 high schools (grades 9-12)
• School of Environmental Studies (optional for juniors and seniors)
• Area Learning Center high school program
• K-12 special education school
• Special education program for young adults ages 18-22
• 3 learning centers offering early childhood and Adult Basic Education services

The district’s mission is to educate, develop, and inspire students for lifelong success. Core values include student-centered learning, empathy, integrity, and high expectations for all. District 196 fosters a collaborative culture of inclusivity, engagement, and belonging, with a vision to provide experiences that honor diverse needs and cultures while preparing students for success through academics, arts, and athletics (Triple A philosophy).