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, Vision, Life insurance

PERA retirement

403b Matching Annuity

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools in Sauk Rapids, MN seeks a Special Education Level V Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in the classroom, assist with behavior management, and monitor progress data. Work hours are 6.75 hours daily, Monday through Friday, for 172 contract days, with hourly pay from $20.58 to $22.91.

Applicants must meet MDE qualifications and be able to lift up to 50 pounds; pre-employment checks apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) with special needs in the classroom (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.

Skills

Teamwork

Data collection

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma

MDE Highly Qualified for SPED paraprofessionals

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Special Education Level V Paraprofessional JobID: 3604

• Date Posted:
  8/20/2026
• Location:
  Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

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:
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.
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.

Postings current as of 9/15/2026 12:23:37 PM CST.

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