MSAD Paraprofessional- Intermittent

State of Minnesota; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Mn State Academies in Faribault is hiring an intermittent Paraprofessional to support deaf and hard of hearing students in SEPA roles. The position provides substitute classroom instruction and student management under supervision.

Qualified applicants have at least two years of college credits (or an associate degree), are fluent in American Sign Language, and can read and write English. Schedule is day shift, Monday–Friday, per the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits (≈60 credits) from an accredited institution.
• An associate’s or higher degree.
• Passing score on Parapro/Paraeducator assessment.
• Knowledge of deaf/hard of hearing students and educational practices.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Ability to read and write English to understand policies and education plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute paraprofessional instructional support and student management at MSAD.
• Assist in design and delivery of instructional programs for deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students.
• Use varied techniques to encourage appropriate student behaviors.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Reading and writing English

Human relations

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate degree or higher

Parapro/Paraeducator assessment

Job description

Working Title: MSAD Paraprofessional- Intermittent

Job Class: Special Education Program Assistant

Agency: Mn State Academies

• Job ID : 97913

• Location : Faribault

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Data Posted : 10/22/2026

• Closing Date : 04/22/2027

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Acads-Insuff Wk Tm

• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSAD SEPA Intermittents

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.54 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Applications received in response to this announcement will be used to fill Intermittent Special Education Program Assistant (SEPA) vacancies at the MN State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) for the 2026-2027 school year.

The work schedule follows the school calendar and may include 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.

Applicants submitting resumes to this announcement will be in a pool of candidates considered throughout the school year. You will be called in on an as needed basis to fill behind current MSA employees. This position is not eligible for benefits.

• This position provides substitute paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at MSAD.

• Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students.

• Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Positions at the MN State Academy for the Deaf require American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or

An associate’s or higher degree; or

A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Paraeducator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

• Knowledge of the deaf/hard of hearing and deaf/blind students and their educational practices.

• Fluency in American Sign Language

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.

• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Demonstration of advanced sign language

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the day

Additional Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.