Special Education Paraprofessional (Temporary Position)
Temporary assignment for the 2026-27 school year (10-month calendar), 6.25 hours/day, 9:05 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Responsibilities
For job summary and qualifications, see the attached document. Reports to the Building Principal.
Pay
RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V (2026-27 contract):
- Step 1 – $22.01/hour
- Step 2 – $23.36/hour
- Step 3 – $24.69/hour
Paraprofessional classification receives an additional $1.00 per hour differential above the base rate.
Benefits
If benefit-eligible, coverage begins the first day of active employment. Benefits 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.
About the District
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 district in Minnesota and a top Dakota County employer, 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 and a program for young adults ages 18-22
- Three learning centers offering early childhood and Adult Basic Education
- Extensive community education programs for all ages
The district’s mission is to educate, develop, and inspire students for lifelong success, guided by core values of student-centered learning, empathy, integrity, and high expectations. Its culture of collaboration fosters inclusivity, engagement, and belonging, while its Triple A philosophy (academics, arts, and athletics) provides diverse opportunities for student growth.