Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Cokato Township (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers in delivering services to students receiving special education. This role may include Kindergarten, Title, or Special Education paraprofessional assignments and will support leaves district-wide.

The position involves working individually or in small groups within general education classrooms, common spaces, and/or special education groups, while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• AA degree or AS degree or 60 semester credits (equivalent of 2 years)
• Passing score on the paraprofessional assessment test (district will help support the training for this exam)
• Experience working with children with behavioral, academic, and/or social-emotional needs

Responsibilities

• Assist the teachers in providing specific services to students receiving special education services.
• Support provided varies between working individually and in groups within the general education classrooms, common spaces and/or special education groups.
• Paraprofessionals are responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment for students, building relationships, and working collaboratively with special and general education staff.
• Assists administrators, teachers and other staff to ensure proper behavior and safety of students
• Works with various students to ensure learning is maximized
• Provide supervision in the classroom, lunchroom, and outside
• Operates and maintains equipment related to job assignment

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Instruction support

Education

AA Degree

AS Degree

60 credits

Paraprofessional assessment

Experience with diverse learners

Job description

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional.

Current paraprofessional assignments may include Kindergarten Paraprofessional, Title Paraprofessional, Special Education Paraprofessional.

This position will support leave of absences within the district.

Duties

• Assist the teachers in providing specific services to students receiving special education services.
• Support provided varies between working individually and in groups within the general education classrooms, common spaces and/or special education groups.
• Paraprofessionals are responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment for students, building relationships, and working collaboratively with special and general education staff.
• Assists administrators, teachers and other staff to ensure proper behavior and safety of students
• Works with various students to ensure learning is maximized
• Provide supervision in the classroom, lunchroom, and outside
• Operates and maintains equipment related to job assignment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to assist in classroom instruction and learning
• Attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and patient

Qualifications within 6 months of hire

• AA Degree or
• AS Degree or
• 60 semester credits of post secondary education (equivalent of 2 years) or
• Passing score on the paraprofessional assessment test (district will help support the training for this exam)
• Experience working with children with behavioral, academic, and/or social-emotional needs

Salary and Benefits

• Monday-Friday beginning Fall 2026
• Per Para Contract

Dassel-Cokato Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.