Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,004 - 33,310; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Acc

AD&D & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA

Dependent Care Flexible Spending/Day

PERA pension

403b Matching

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional for the current school year. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 172 contract days (170 student contact days plus 2 inservice days) with pay based on the School Support Employees Agreement Level VI.

The role involves assisting students with special needs, supervising safety, and collecting data on student progress, all while following the supervising teacher's directions and

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 teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Team collaboration

Safety supervision

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional JobID: 3585

Date Posted: 7/28/2026

POSTING #: 3585

WORK HOURS: 6.75 hours per day (8:00 a.m. to 3:15 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 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
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 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)

DEADLINE:

Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/employment until filled.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 4, 2026.

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

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 7:41:38 PM CST.

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