Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

PERA

403b Matching

Paid Holidays

Sick/Personal Leave

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a special education paraprofessional to assist students throughout the school day with instruction, social skills, and daily routines. The role includes supervising students to ensure safety and supporting data collection on student progress.

The position requires a High School diploma and designation as Highly Qualified per MDE requirements, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work collaboratively with supervising teachers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is 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 well in 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.

Education

High School diploma

Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals

Job description

Work Hours

6.5 hours per day (8:35 a.m. to 3:35 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)

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2026.

Note

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