Special Education Paraprofessional

Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal and sick leave

Holiday pay

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194 is seeking a paraeducator to support students within the special education team. You will lead small groups, provide one-to-one follow-up, and help implement IEP accommodations to keep students on task and progressing.

Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, collecting data, assisting with mobility and daily living skills, and supporting inclusive activities within the school setting.

Qualifications

• AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required.
• Ability to support students with disabilities per IEP adaptations and accommodations.
• Experience assisting with mobility, personal care, and classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
• Support academic programs by leading small groups and providing one-to-one follow-up.
• Implement IEP adaptations and accommodations to promote student independence.
• Provide feedback to teachers about student activities, participation, and behavior.
• Promote a positive learning environment and advocate for student needs.
• Assist with behavior plans and de‑escalation strategies as needed.
• Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assist with mobility and daily living needs including toileting and dressing when required.
• Support participation in community outings and possible district vehicle transport.

Skills

Small group support

One-to-one support

IEP accommodations

Behavior guidance

Mobility assistance

Data privacy

Collaboration with teachers

Education

AA degree or 60 college credits

Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment

Job description

Position Description / Qualifications

• Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re‑teaching/review, and keeping students on‑task.
• Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
• Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Promote a positive learning environment and advocate for student needs.
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
• Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills.
• Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self‑regulation and behavior de‑escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required.
• Collect student data as directed by special education teacher.
• Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, and assisting with adaptive equipment.
• Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
• Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering).
• Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
• AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required.

Schedule

• 6.25 hours per day / Monday – Friday
• 31.25 hours per week
• Start/End 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 174 days per year, including holidays

Salary

Classified in the 2023-2025 LEAF Contract as B-2-1; starting salary $21.18 – $25.38 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
• Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance.
• Health benefits include:
  • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at zero cost
  • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
  • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available
  • Wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire.
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more).
• Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provides no‑cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns (anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting concerns, addiction, stress management).
• Virtual fitness services to achieve health and wellness goals anytime, anywhere.

Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligible positions may qualify).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Lakeville Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.