Special Education Level V Paraprofessional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

PERA

403b Matching

Paid Holidays

Discretionary PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in the classroom, assist with behavior and instructional supports, and help monitor progress data. This is a school-year position with daytime hours and a 172-day contract.

Requirements include a high school diploma and SPED paraprofessional qualification per MDE. Lifting requirements and teamwork with teachers are essential aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Eligible under MDE SPED paraprofessional requirements.
• Ability to lift/move at least 50 pounds.
• Willingness to collaborate with supervising teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs in classroom activities, behavior management, social skills, crisis intervention and basic skill instruction.
• Supervise SPED students to ensure safety.
• Collect and monitor student progress data.

Skills

Physical ability 50 lbs

Special education paraprofessional

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for SPED paraprofessionals

Job description

POSTING #: 3604

Work Hours

6.75 hours per day (8:15 a.m. to 3:30 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

• Assist student(s) with special needs in the classroom (i.e. behavior management, social skills, crisis intervention and instruction in basic skills)
• Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 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 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.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• 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)

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 28, 2026.

Note

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