Advanced Behavior Instruction Para (SPED) - ESCE

St. Cloud Area School District 742; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Long-term disability

Job summary

St. Cloud Area School District 742 is seeking an Advanced Behavior Instruction Para (SPED) - ESCE to support students with significant behavioral needs within mainstream classrooms. The role emphasizes real-time intervention, de-escalation, and instructional support under the IEP process.

The position is hourly, 10-month, with hours varying by school assignment and student needs.HQ status and a Paraeducator exam are required; bilingual Spanish or Somali is preferred.

Qualifications

• HQ status demonstrated through college credits or an approved equivalency.
• Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam as required by the district.
• Bilingual Spanish or Somali is preferred to support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing IEP and Behavior Support Plans with fidelity.
• Support students with behavioral management and de-escalation techniques.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Monitor progress and collect data for teachers and specialists.
• Assist with feeding, personal care, and mobility as needed.
• Follow confidentiality and district policies at all times.
• Execute BIP duties to support targeted behavioral goals.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish or Somali

Education

60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam

Job description

Advanced Behavior Instruction Para (SPED) - ESCE JobID: 8612

• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Quarryview Education Center

TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly; 10-Month Position

Work hours vary based on school assignment and student/program needs

REPORTS TO:

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$21.00/hr

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:

60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information)

"Preferred"

Bilingual Spanish or Somali

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Paraeducator for Behavior and Instruction is a role designed to support students with significant behavioral needs within mainstream school environments. The Behavior Instruction Paraeducator (BIP) provides real-time intervention and implements behavior support plans to help students remain successful in general or resource education settings. The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavioral coaching, and instructional support in a mainstream building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and Behavior Support Plan

Assist with student physical and behavioral management, including working individually with students who are removed from class, and employing non-violent crisis intervention strategies

Supervise/assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities

Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers

Collect student academic and behavior data under the direction of the special education teacher

Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws

Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming as needed

Other duties as assigned

BIP SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Respond to behavior in real time to support student success in the classroom

Support individual student academic and behavior programming, and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by special education staff

Implement special education behavior support plans and monitor for effectiveness

Facilitate calming/de-escalation routines supported by the special education teacher

Reinforce appropriate student behavior and facilitate appropriate social interactions among students

Respond to and manage complex student behaviors

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather

Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information .

For inquiries, please contact [e-mail]

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 4:29:58 PM CST.

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