Special Education Level V Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

PERA

403b

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Level V Paraprofessional for Mississippi Heights Elementary School. The role focuses on supporting students with special needs in the classroom and promoting a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include behavior management, social skills support, crisis intervention, data collection, and progress monitoring. Candidates must meet state requirements and be able to lift 50 pounds. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals.
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Accepts direction from supervising teachers and works as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs in the classroom (behavior management, social skills, crisis intervention and instruction).
• Supervise special education students to ensure safety in the classroom and on premise.
• Assist with collecting and monitoring student progress data.

Job description

Special Education Level V Paraprofessional JobID: 3623

• Date Posted:
  9/15/2026
• Location:
  Mississippi Heights Elementary School

POSTING #: 3623
WORK HOURS:
6.5 hours per day (7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.), Monday through Friday, for 172 contract days (170 student contact days plus 2 inservice days during the school year) per school year.
JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include:
1. Assist student(s) with special needs in the classroom (i.e. behavior management, social skills, crisis intervention and instruction in basic skills)
2. Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety
3. Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma
2. Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals *
3. Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations
4. Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds
5. Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team

*Attach passing exam scores from either the ParaPra / ParaEducator or college transcripts to your application.

SALARY and BENEFITS:
Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement Level V from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour.

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.