Special Education Paraprofessional (Temporary Assignment)

Temporary assignment for the 2026-27 school year, anticipated from the start of the school year until October 30, 2026. Schedule: 6.25 hours/day, 9:05 a.m. – 3:50 p.m., 10-month calendar.

About the role

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. The district operates 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 provides early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs.

Responsibilities

For job summary and qualifications, see the attached document. This position reports to the Building Principal.

Pay

Compensation follows the RAVE Clerical Association contractual agreement (2026-27 contract). Hourly rates:

• 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 base rate.

Benefits

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

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (varies by employee group)

Full benefit details are available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.