Educational Support Professional / ESP

ISD 318 - Grand Rapids & Bigfork; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contributions

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Retirement matching after 3 years

Unemployment benefits during summer

Job summary

ISD 318 - Grand Rapids & Bigfork is seeking paraeducators to provide support to special education students and general classroom assistance across the Grand Rapids area. Roles include cross-categorical support and bus support, with varied schedules.

Positions run during the 2026 fall term, typically about 6.25 hours per day on student days, totaling 167 days per year, with full-year benefits and potential unemployment benefits in summer.

Qualifications

• Requires 60 college credits or passing Paraeducator exam.

Responsibilities

• Support special education students in classroom and school settings.
• Work 6.25 hours per day on student days, 167 days per year, with full-time benefit eligibility.

Education

60 college credits OR Paraeducator exam

Job description

Basic Responsibilities

Provides support services to special education students as well as other general support in the classroom and school.

Basic Responsibilities

Provides support services to special education students as well as other general support in the classroom and school.

See Attached Job Description For More Information.

Various positions throughout the Grand Rapids Area School District for the fall of 2026, potentially including Grand Rapids, Cohasset, Bigfork, Early Childhood and Bus Support.

All positions will be Special Education and/or Bus Support for Special Education students, Cross-Categorical/Multiple Disabilities.

Schedule varies but will typically be around 6.25 hours per day on student days.

Works student days; 167 days per year, plus training time, with full-time benefit eligibility for a full year of work.

Starting Wage

$18.13 - $20.94 per hour based on experience.

Grand Rapids Area Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. The district offers contributions toward medical insurance including a health savings account. The district offers paid time off including sick and personal leave. District paid life insurance is available. Retirement matching is available after three years of service. This position may qualify for unemployment benefits during the summer.

Requirement

Either 60 college credits OR Paraeducator exam completion with a passing score.

The Paraeducator exam is a basic skills exam in Reading, Writing and Math. (Contact Carrie in the HR office to schedule an appointment to take the exam, if needed- 218-327-5727.)

This position will be filled in accordance with the Educational Support Professional contract.

Contact:

Justin Sundquist, Special Services Director, [e-mail], 218-327-5705

Equal Opportunity Employer