Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Faribault Independent School District 656; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Faribault Independent School District 656 seeks a Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional for Faribault Middle School. Position runs 7 hours daily, five days a week, providing support and supervision for students with specific learning disabilities.

Approximate rate starts at $21.10 per hour and run from 12/1/26 to 2/22/27. Qualifications include AA degree or 60 credits, or MN Core Competencies portfolio, or MN Para Pro Test; High School Diploma required.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate of Arts degree or 60 semester credits, or MN Core Competencies portfolio, or passing MN Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with students with special needs and ability to work under case manager guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support and supervision for students with disabilities.
• Work in health office under supervision of licensed nurse when needed.
• Maintain routine records and report data per case manager instructions.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Data collection & reporting

First aid/CPR knowledge

Ability to follow directions

Willingness to be trained in PECS/visu

Education

AA degree or 60 credits

MN Para Pro Test or MN Core Competencies portfolio

High School Diploma

Job description

Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 5407

Job Description: Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional position. This position will be for 7 hours per day 5 days per week to provide support and supervision of special needs students with Specific Learning Disabilities at Faribault Middle School. Approximate rate of pay starts at $21.10. The position is from approximately 12/1/26-2/22/27.
Qualifications: One of the following required: (1) Two year Associate of Arts degree; OR (2) The equivalent of 60 semester credits OR (3) A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals OR (4) A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test. High School Diploma required. Experience working with students with special needs. Ability and willingness to take direction from the case manager. Trained or willingness to be trained in strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports. Ability to implement the strategies identified above. Ability to collect and report data as directed by the case manager. Trained or willing to be trained in certain medical procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary and work with bodily fluids.
This position will involve substituting in the health office when needed under supervision of the licensed school nurse, to assist in paraprofessional activities related to health office services, to work within the framework of school laws, District policy, and first aid/CPR standards, and to do related work as required. Must have ability to take responsibility for supervising students, speak clearly and distinctly, demonstrate patience, warmth and liking for children, perform routine record keeping duties, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, render preliminary first aid steps, learn and perform specialized health procedures, and maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.
Benefits: Benefits are available according to the following union contract.
Application Deadline: November 3, 2026 or until filled.