Intervention Paraeducator

Mankato Area Public Schools; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

403(b) retirement matching

Medical coverage

Fully paid life insurance

Fully paid long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Holidays

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to provide intensive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support for students with IEPs. You will work with general and special education staff to deliver targeted instruction and monitor progress.

The role requires at least 60 semester credits or an AA/AS/AAS, or passing the paraeducator assessment. Salary starts at $18.50–$19.72/hour with full-time or part-time schedules and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 60 semester credits (two years full-time at an institute of higher education) or an Associate's degree (AA, AS, or AAS) or passing the Paraeducator assessment before the first day of employment.
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs preferred.
• Calm, patient, and solution-focused.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to complete specialized behavioral training.
• Pass a job-related physical screening and a comprehensive criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Utilize evidence-based intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Support students during transitions throughout the school day.
• Reinforce self-regulation, coping, and replacement skills.
• Monitor behavior and maintain required documentation.
• Support community-based instruction and transition programming.
• Assist during crisis situations using approved district procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Participate in specialized behavioral intervention training.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Relationship-building

Adaptive to dynamic environments

Willingness to train

Education

60 semester credits

Associate's degree

Paraeducator assessment

Job description

Mankato Area Public Schools has openings for a Special Education Paraeducators. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Intervention Paraeducator provides intensive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support to special education students. Working collaboratively with general and special education teachers, this role delivers targeted individual and small-group instruction aligned with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Responsibilities include tracking and reporting student progress, attending to physical and health needs, and performing essential clerical and classroom management duties.

Your Role Will Include:

Specific Responsibilities:

• Implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Utilizing evidence-based intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Supporting students during transitions throughout the school day.
• Reinforcing self-regulation, coping, and replacement skills.
• Monitoring behavior and maintaining required documentation.
• Supporting community-based instruction and transition programming.
• Assisting during crisis situations using approved district procedures.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Participating in specialized behavioral intervention training.

Qualifications:

• 60 semester credits (equivalent to two years full-time at an institute of higher education) OR An Associate's degree (AA, AS, or AAS) OR Passing the Paraeducator assessment before the first day of employment.
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs preferred.
• Calm, patient, and solution-focused.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to complete specialized behavioral training.
• Pass a job-related physical screening and a comprehensive criminal background check prior to employment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay starts at $18.50, up to $19.72 per hour (based on experience in a public school setting).
• Eligible benefits, effective day one for employees working 30+ hours per week: PERA retirement pension, 403(b) retirement matching, medical coverage, fully paid life insurance, fully paid long-term disability, paid sick leave, personal leave, emergency leave, holidays, HSA, and FSA.

Locations, Hours, and Schedule:

• High School (East, West): beginning September 8, 2026; school hours 8:45 am - 3:35 pm; full-time or part-time, flexible scheduling available.