Paraprofessional - Special Education

Delano Public Schools; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cash-in-lieu option

Dental available

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Delano Public Schools is seeking patient and caring paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting teachers with managing student behaviors, supporting academics, and aiding students with disabilities in various settings.

Training is provided, and evening or weekend work may occur rarely. Qualifications include an Associate Degree or equivalent, or a path to highly qualified paraprofessional status.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree/equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified paraprofessional.
• Experience with special education or people with disabilities preferred.
• Necessary training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing/monitoring student behaviors and provide assistance with academic work completion.
• Support students with disabilities including academic, social, behavioral, and functional needs.
• May work in mainstream or special education classrooms and assist with extracurricular activities or bus routes.

Skills

Data collection

Communication

People with disabilities

Education

Associate Degree/equivalent

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Delano Public Schools (Multiple Positions)

2026-2027 School Year

Delano Schools is looking for patient, caring, supportive persons who can assist teachers in managing/monitoring student behaviors and provide assistance with academic work completion as well as functional skills.

The paraprofessional will support students with disabilities which may include academic, social, behavioral, and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work in mainstream classrooms or special education classrooms under the direction of licensed special education teachers. Additional duties may include supporting extracurricular activities or bus routes. On rare occasions, this assignment may entail work in evenings or weekends. The paraprofessional will utilize their skills daily for the purposes of data collection and communication to support the needs of students.

Associate Degree/equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified paraprofessional. Alternatives to achieve highly qualified status are available. Consult with Anthony Frank for more information: [e-mail]

Experience with special education or people with disabilities is preferred. Necessary training is provided.

Locations & Shift Times

• 7:50am - 2:50pm (6.5 hours/day on student contact days), 30 minute unpaid lunch.
  • Specific start/end times may vary.
• Opportunities exist for paraprofessionals to assist with Special Education transportation and/or extra-curricular activities.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay starts at $19.99 - $22.81/hour
• Benefits include district contribution toward health insurance or $1.75/hr cash-in-lieu option, Dental available at your cost
• District-paid long-term disability insurance

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