Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 33,476,000 - 37,195,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, AD&

Public Employees Retirement

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools seeks a Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional for Pleasantview Elementary School in Michigan. The role runs 6.5 hours per day, 172 contract days (170 student contact days plus 2 inservice days) per school year, with duties including supporting students with basic and social skills and assisting with mobility and hygiene needs.

Candidates must meet High School diploma requirements and MDE paraprofessional qualifications, be able to lift 50 pounds, and work

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 students with basic skills, social skills and routine needs
• Supervise special education students to ensure safety
• Assist with collecting and monitoring student progress data

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional JobID: 3607

• Date Posted: 8/23/2026
• Location: Pleasantview Elementary School

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:

• Assist student(s) with special needs throughout the school day with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs
• 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 VI from $21.78 up to $24.18 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)

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