Elementary Paraprofessional - Mornings

Sartell-St. Stephen School District; Evergreen Village (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sartell-St. Stephen School District seeks a morning Paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the guidance of classroom teachers. Duties include implementing IEP adaptations, assisting with basic skills, and helping students stay on task.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and data collection to monitor progress. A High School diploma and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required; background checks and board approval are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Accepts directions from supervising teachers and works as a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom adaptations as specified by a student's IEP while working closely with Special Education staff and maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist student(s) with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs.
• Assist students with organizational skills, such as keeping materials organized, homework assignments, lockers and daily check-in/out; may transport students to sites for job skill building as stated in the IEP.
• Supervise special education students to ensure safety.
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

Skills

Teamwork

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Multiple Buildings

Paraprofessional - Mornings
Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Contract Days: Student School Days

POSITION PURPOSE:
Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance, under classroom teacher direction, to students identified with special needs by helping them stay on task, complete assignments, maintain acceptable behavior, and function in daily living and job skills.

JOB DUTIES:

• 1. Implement classroom adaptations as specified by a student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) while working closely with Special Education staff. Maintains confidentiality of all protected information.
• 2. Assist student(s) with special needs with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs.
• 3. Assist students with various organizational skills, such as keeping subject materials organized, homework assignments, lockers and daily check-in/out. Some positions may require transportation of students to job/volunteer sites for occupational/ job skill building as stated in the IEP.
• 4. Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety.
• 5. Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. A copy of the job description is attached.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High School diploma
• 2. Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.
• 3. Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• 4. Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

SALARY:
Based on the Paraprofessional Agreement salary schedule Level IV, Step 2 at $20.07/hr.

Posting closes: Internally 11/7/26, externally open until filled
Final job offer is contingent upon an approved criminal background check and board approval.

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