Special Education Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

Faribault School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with emotional/behavioral disorders at Lincoln Elementary. The role includes health office coverage and working under the nurse's supervision, with first aid/CPR responsibilities.

Requirements include a two-year degree or 60 credits or MN Core Competencies portfolio or ParaPro test, plus high school diploma and experience with special needs; training in PECS, visual schedules, and behavior supports is a

Qualifications

• Two year Associate of Arts degree or 60 semester credits OR MN Core Competencies portfolio OR Para Pro Test.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with personal care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in the health office under supervision of the licensed school nurse.
• Assist paraprofessional activities related to health office services.
• Work within school laws, District policy, and first aid/CPR standards.
• Perform routine record keeping and learn health procedures.

Skills

Special needs experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Personal care support

Direction from case manager

PECS and social stories training

Education

Associate of Arts degree

60 semester credits

MN Core Competencies portfolio

MN Para Pro Test

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Job Description

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 Disorders at Lincoln Elementary School. Approximate rate of pay starts at $21.10. The position commences 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-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.

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026 or until filled