Paraprofessional - Behavioral Support Special Education

Chisago Lakes Schools; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisago Lakes Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Behavioral Support for Special Education at the Chisago Lakes Education Center (CLEC).

This substitute position supports students with high behavioral, academic, and personal care needs in a Setting IV environment. Minnesota licensure as highly qualified special education professional is required; 8-hour days, 178 days per year, and a wage of $21.77–$26.05 per hour. Benefits available per contract. ASAP start; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Minnesota is considered "highly qualified" as a special education professional and must meet certain qualifications

Responsibilities

• Support students with high behavioral, academic, and personal care needs in a Setting IV environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain professional boundaries.

Job description

Paraprofessional - Behavioral Support Special Education JobID: 2276

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Position: Paraprofessional - Behavioral Support Special Education Substitute
Location: CLEC
Licensure: Minnesota is considered "highly qualified" as a special education professional and must meet certain qualifications
Salary: Schedule C Step 1 - 8 $21.77 - $26.05/hour
Benefits: This position is benefit eligible according to contract
Hours per day: 8
Days per year: 178

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual that has a team approach mindset. Applicants should be open, honest, and direct. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment that is always changing. Must have the ability to not take comments or actions personally.

Chisago Lakes Education Center (CLEC) is a school designed for students with special needs in the Chisago Lakes School District. Our students have high behavior, academic, and personal care needs. The program is a Setting IV Special Education Facility. CLEC supports students from Chisago Lakes School District, Rush City District, North Branch Area Schools, Pine City School District, Hinckley- Finlayson School District, and East Central School District.

In Minnesota, students receiving special education services have an individualized education program (IEP) that describes the type and location of special education and related services provided. In the public-school setting, the Instructional Setting can range from Setting 1 to Setting 4. Setting 4 is the most restrictive environment provided by a public school district. Students in Setting 4 are in a public separate school facility for more than fifty percent of the school day, and it is not a residential Setting. Students with disabilities receiving services in Setting 4 need more intensive special education and related services than can be provided in a less restrictive setting. Setting 4 facilities have specific programs for students who meet eligibility under Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD), and Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD). Students with these disabilities are often highly agitated by loud noise and often struggle with a compulsion to elope/run away and they may also struggle with a fixation on elopement when they know that opportunities exist.

Qualifications

Minnesota is considered "highly qualified" as a special education professional and must meet certain qualifications

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Contact

If you have questions about the position please feel free to contact Neil Schiller [e-mail]

All job offers from Chisago Lakes School District 2144 are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 2144 School Board approval.