Paraeducator Job Coach

ISD 622; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,890 - 39,722; Full time

Job summary

ISD 622 is seeking a Paraeducator Job Coach to support students with disabilities in community and school settings. The position requires collaborating with the work coordinator to implement Work Based Learning plans, manage safety, and assist with classroom activities.

The role offers a 6-hour daily schedule (Monday–Friday) with Fall 2026 start and a pay rate of $24.54 per hour. Candidates should meet minimum education requirements or have relevant experience; the district emphasizes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one approved path (AA/AS/AAS, 60/90 credits, or ParaEducator test)
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergencies
• Clean driving record and completion of District Transportation Training
• Ability to drive in district vehicle as part of daily schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Must work with students with various disabilities in multiple settings
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans
• Ability to use basic technology for off-site data collection
• Ability to gather and maintain program and student data
• Completion of required training for the position

Responsibilities

• Independently supervise student learning at community worksites under the work coordinator
• Support student learning in general workplace skills and communication
• Serve as liaison between employer and district work coordinator
• Assist with Work Based Learning Training Plans and adapt work environments as directed
• Prepare worksite schedules and organize student materials
• Assist with classroom activities in school settings
• Redirect inappropriate behaviors and support safety
• Assist with movements and personal care needs when required
• Transport students to community or district worksites
• Monitor and document student progress and IEP data
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Confidentiality

Technology use

Education

High school diploma or GED + college credits or ParaEducator test

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably Education)

Job description

Internal consideration

Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on July 13, 2026.

Position

Paraeducator Job Coach

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6 hours per day, student contact days

Start Date

Fall 2026

Pay

$24.54 per hour

Benefits

Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
  • An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
  • Two years of post‑secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
  • Passing score on ParaEducator test. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
• Clean driving record and successful completion of District Transportation Training
• Ability to drive in district vehicle as part of daily schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to work with all student disability areas in school‑and community‑based settings
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans
• Ability to use basic technology with minimal supports, including tablets or laptops for off‑site data collection
• Ability to gather and maintain accurate program and student data
• Completion of any required training necessary for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Education)
• Experience working as a job coach or employment support worker
• Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, specifically teens and young adults
• Experience and/or training in behavior management

Responsibilities

• Independently supervise the learning of students on community‑based worksites per direction of the work coordinator
• Support the learning of students in the area of general workplace skills, including communication
• Act as liaison between employer and district work coordinator
• Provide assistance to the work coordinator by performing such duties as:
  • Implementing Work Based Learning Training Plans and assisting with the adaptation/modification of the work environment as directed by the work coordinator
  • Preparing worksite schedules
  • Organizing support materials for assigned students
  • Assisting with classroom activities while in the school setting
• Assist educational staff in performing duties to meet the specific needs of students including, but not limited to:
  • Redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms and on worksites
  • Assisting in the physical movement of students
  • Assisting students with personal care needs, as needed, including emergency medication administration, toileting
  • Driving students to and from community or district‑based worksites
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that student needs are met by communicating with other staff about student needs
• Monitor and document the educational progress of students by performing evaluations of student progress and needs
• Record data pertaining to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting at all times
• Other related duties as assigned

May be regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.