Special Education Paraprofessional - ECSE

Applitrack; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 26.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Zusammenfassung

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in meeting educational, emotional, and physical needs. You will assist with daily activities, reinforce age-appropriate behavior, and help implement the IEP.

The role is district-wide with a 31.25-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 7:30am-2:15pm, and a starting wage of $19.61–$22.25 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or ParaPro passing score required.

Aufgaben

• Assist special education teachers with meeting educational, emotional, and physical needs.
• Guide students through daily activities with behavior and learning support.
• Support implementation of the IEP.

Kenntnisse

Cooperative teamwork

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Observe and record accurately

Correct student assignments

Meet guidelines

Positive support for students with di

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits

ParaPro assessment passing score

Jobbeschreibung

Special Education Paraprofessional - ECSE JobID: 9671

• Position Type: Paraprofessionals/ Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional - Building Wide ECSE

District Wide

31.25hrs per week | Monday - Friday | 7:30am-2:15pm

Starting Wage: $19.61 - $22.25/hr + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist special education teachers with meeting the educational, emotional, and physical needs of special needs children and older students. Assists in guiding the student through various daily activities by utilizing a balanced approach to learning that supports age and grade appropriate behavior and thinking. Assists in implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults
• Ability to effectively communicate with, and establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to observe and record accurately
• Ability to understand and accurately correct student assignments
• Ability to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service courses
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities and under the supervision of a special educationteacher

Additional Information

Special Education Building Wide positions - can be assigned to work anywhere in the school/site building at the discretion of the principal. These positions are not specific to a program or a particular room. The para can be moved by the principal at any time during the day or school year.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00into HRA annually
• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at 218-336-8722 or email [e-mail]