Special Education Paraprofessional - SAIL Program (Winona, MN)

About the role

The Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the EBD (Emotional Behavior Disorders) SAIL Program. This position is full-time during the 9-month School Year.

Employment date

Effective employment date: August 18, 2026

Rate of pay

Rate of pay: $18.50 - $28.75 per hour based on experience. Full benefits package available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and meets the Minnesota Certified ParaPro Assessment (provided by HVED)
• Associates Degree or higher
• Certified in Safety Care (training provided)
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs
• Experience and skills in instructional role, use of technology, and interpersonal communications
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and/or parents verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervising teacher
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing teaching manuals, providing instructional support, rendering reinforcement activities, etc.
• Performing clerical tasks such as maintaining student attendance records, filing student information and progress reports, making copies, creating bulletin boards, etc.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and student participation
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom
• Collaborates with supervising teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment for special education students (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.)

Full Benefits Package

Full benefits package available.

About the district

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has one Setting IV Behavior Programs that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. In addition, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM) and an Alternative Learning Center. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota.

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