Special Education ParaPro – Long-Term Substitute

Duluth Public Schools; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with H;

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement

Time Off

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools seeks a Special Education Program Paraprofessional - Long Term Substitute to support students with disabilities at Laura MacArthur Elementary School in Duluth, MN. The role runs 31.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2:15 pm, starting wage $20.86–$23.48 per hour and is temporary through 11/23/26.

The paraprofessional will assist instructional staff and specialists in developing educational, physical, safety and life skills for students, under supervision of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment
• Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults
• Ability to effectively communicate with, and establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to observe and record accurately
• Ability to understand and accurately correct student assignments
• Ability to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service courses
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities and under the supervision of a special educationteacher

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff and specialists in providing for the educational, physical, safety, and general life skills development of special needs students.
• Work under the supervision of a special education teacher to implement lesson plans and accommodations.

Job description

Duluth Public Schools seeks a Special Education Program Paraprofessional - Long Term Substitute to support students with disabilities at Laura MacArthur Elementary School in Duluth, MN. The role runs 31.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2:15 pm, starting wage $20.86–$23.48 per hour and is temporary through 11/23/26.

The paraprofessional will assist instructional staff and specialists in developing educational, physical, safety and life skills for students, under supervision of