Paraprofessional- Grade 5 & 6

Horizon Middle School West Campus; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Middle School West Campus in Moorhead, Minnesota is seeking a Paraprofessional for Grade 5 & 6 to support instruction and student well-being. This role assists in the classroom, aids with daily living activities, and supports health and behavior per individual plans.

The position operates under limited supervision of the Teacher, with responsibilities including classroom activities and behavior support. A two-year experience and an associate degree or higher are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position.
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Classroom assistance

Education

Associate degree or higher in education

Job description

Paraprofessional- Grade 5 & 6

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942357

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

*Multiple Positions Open__ Posting will stay Open until Filled*

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care.Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher.

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area

Paraprofessional Detailed Job Description

Paraprofessional Master Agreement

*Pay range based on 2025-26 schedule*

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.85 to $25.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Vigen , Special Education Supervisor
• Horizon Middle School West Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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