Paraeducator - Special Education *MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE*

Orono Public Schools; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 26,091 - 27,579; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid holidays

Annual TSA Match: $500

Pay Differential: $1.95/hour

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Orono High School. This role involves supervising students with developmental disabilities, providing academic and emotional support, and collaborating with fellow staff members. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, possess 60 semester credits, or an Associate's degree. The position offers an hourly wage of $18.94 to $20.02, plus benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and retirement pension coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job, including lifting and bending.
• Motivated self-starter capable of handling situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to students in high school special education program.
• Support student academic needs, as well as social, emotional, and self-care needs.

Skills

Compassion for students with developmental disabilities

Flexibility

Calm demeanor

Social and emotional support

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

60 semester credits from an institute of higher education

Associate's degree

Job description

Date Posted: 4/29/2026

Special Education Paraeducator – Orono High School

Job Summary

• Provide supervision to students in high school special education program.
• Support student academic needs, as well as social, emotional, and self-care needs in a variety of settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with other paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.

Qualifications

• This is a six and a half (6.5) hour per day position for 170 days/year.
• Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entails lifting, bending, and twisting in various settings.
• Be a motivated, self‑starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• A high level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities is essential.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must also have a minimum of 60 semester credits from an institute of higher education, hold an Associate's degree, or obtain a passing score on the Pareeducator assessment.

Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Special Education Para

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $18.94 - $20.02

Insurance

• Single Health: 90% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
• Family Health: 75% Covered by District
• Dental: Partial Coverage by District
• Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Holidays

Holidays: 6 Paid Holiday/Year

Other Benefits

• Pay Differential: $1.95/hour
• Longevity Career Increment
• Annual TSA Match: $500

Retirement/Pension

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)