Special Education Paraeducator I - Virtual Academy

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator I for the Virtual Academy to support students under the direction of a certified teacher. The role involves instructional support and assisting with direct services for students in a virtual setting and on campus at Agassiz.

Work schedule is 9 months, 36.25 hours per week, with a pay range of $18.24 to $22.70 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and strong communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing.
• Basic academic and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee.
• Assist Virtual Academy students and support classroom activities on campus at Agassiz.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Openings as of 8/18/2026

Special Education Paraeducator I - Virtual Academy JobID: 6988

• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Date Available: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Job Type 36.25 hrs/week

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Schedule 9-months Monday through Friday

Salary Range From $18.24 to $22.70 per hour

This position will be assisting our Virtual Academy Students at Agassiz campus.

Position Purpose:

Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing
• Basic academic and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
• Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100

Postings current as of 8/18/2026 11:36:05 PM CST.

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