Special Education Paraprofessional

Faribault School District; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Faribault School District seeks a SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL at Faribault Middle School to support students with Emotional Behavioral Disorder. The role is 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, starting immediately, with pay starting at $21.25 per hour.

Responsibilities include supervising students and assisting in health office activities under the nurse's supervision. Qualifications include at least a high school diploma and either a two-year degree, 60 credits, a MN Para Pro credential, or a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credits or MN Core Competencies portfolio OR passing MN Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with students with special needs.
• Willingness to be trained in PECS, visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in the health office under supervision of the licensed school nurse.
• Assist with paraprofessional activities related to health office services.
• Maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Experience with students with special 

Education

Two year Associate of Arts degree

60 semester credits equivalent

Job description

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Special Education Paraprofessional position. This position will be for 7 hours per day 5 days per week to provide support and supervision of special needs students with Emotional Behavioral Disorder at Faribault Middle School. Approximate rate of pay starts at $21.25. The position begins immediately upon hire.

Qualifications:

One of the following required: (1) Two year Associate of Arts degree; OR (2) The equivalent of 60 semester credits OR (3) A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals OR (4) A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test. High School Diploma required. Experience working with students with special needs. Ability and willingness to take direction from the case manager. Trained or willingness to be trained in strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports. Ability to implement the strategies identified above. Ability to collect and report data as directed by the case manager. Trained or willing to be trained in certain medical procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary and work with bodily fluids.

Job Responsibilities:

This position will involve substituting in the health office when needed under supervision of the licensed school nurse, to assist in paraprofessional activities related to health office services, to work within the framework of school laws, District policy, and first aid/CPR standards, and to do related work as required. Must have ability to take responsibility for supervising students, speak clearly and distinctly, demonstrate patience, warmth and liking for children, perform routine record keeping duties, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, render preliminary first aid steps, learn and perform specialized health procedures, and maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Benefits:

Benefits are available according to the following union contract.

Application Deadline:

October 27, 2026 or until filled