Special Education Paraeducator: Support & Inspire Students

Mounds View Public School District; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for Bridges & Reach Academy. This temporary role runs Monday through Friday, 6.50 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break (7.0 hours total) and starts September 8, 2026.

You will assist with instructional plans, monitor student behaviors, and collaborate with teachers to support self-advocacy and independence for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one of the approved credentials.
• Excellent human relations and concise oral/written communication.
• Ability to work with emotionally or physically challenged students.
• Ability to operate a computer and multiple software packages.
• Health care experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and support students in classrooms and other settings.
• Monitor, evaluate and record student behavior and progress.
• Meet with teacher to determine instructional levels and modifications.
• Supervise students during lunch, hallways and field trips.
• Attend staff meetings and communicate with staff, students and parents.

Skills

Human relations

Effective communication

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Education

AA/AS/AAS degree

60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

Mounds View Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for Bridges & Reach Academy. This temporary role runs Monday through Friday, 6.50 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break (7.0 hours total) and starts September 8, 2026.

You will assist with instructional plans, monitor student behaviors, and collaborate with teachers to support self-advocacy and independence for students with diverse needs.