Full Time Special Education Paraprofessional - River Valley Academy - ALC Program

Hiawatha Valley Education District; Kellogg (MN); On-site; USD 2,548,560 - 3,960,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a Full‑time Special Education Paraprofessional for River Valley Academy – ALC Program, located in Winona, MN. The position runs full‑time during the 9‑month school year (2026‑2027) with a pay range of $18.50–$28.75 per hour based on experience; a benefits package is available.

Location: Winona, MN. Qualifications include a Minnesota Certified ParaPro Assessment or an Associate's Degree or higher, safety care certification, and experience with

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with behavioral needs.
• Ability to assist in instructional activities and use technology.
• Strong communication with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with teaching duties and organize materials.
• Perform clerical tasks: attendance, records, copies, bulletin boards.
• Adapt activities under teacher direction to reinforce objectives.
• Administer tests and homework support as needed.
• Communicate information with supervising teachers and staff.
• Monitor students to provide a safe learning environment.
• Transport students to and from Work Experience per IEP.
• Manage lunch orders and distribute lunches.
• Supervise boarding/exiting bus and ensure student safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Education

High‑school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented Full‑time Special Education Paraprofessional for River Valley Academy – ALC Program, located in Winona, MN. This position is full‑time during the 9‑month School Year and will begin the School Year 2026‑2027. Pay ranges from $18.50 to $28.75 per hour based on experience. Benefits package available.

Location

Winona, MN

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalent and meets Minnesota Certified ParaPro Assessment (provided by HVED), or Associate's Degree or higher degree
• Certified in Safety Care (training provided)
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs
• Experience and skills in instructional role, use of technology, and interpersonal communications
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and/or parents verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervising teacher
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing teaching manuals, providing instructional support, rendering reinforcement activities, etc.
• Performing clerical tasks such as maintaining student attendance records, filing student information and progress reports, making copies, creating bulletin boards, etc.
• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and student participation
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom
• Collaborates with supervising teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines
• Monitors special education students (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunchroom, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Transporting students to and from the Work Experience site as specified in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Lunch Duties
  • Taking and managing student lunch orders to ensure accurate delivery.
  • Collecting lunches from the vendor and distributing to students in a timely manner.
• Monitor and ensure student safety during boarding and exiting the bus during arrival and departure each day.
• Other duties as assigned.

FLSA: non‑exempt