Special Education Paraprofessional

Owatonna School District 761; Owatonna (MN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

PERA pension

403(B) Matching Annuity Plan

ESST / Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Personal Leave Day

Résumé du poste

Owatonna School District 761 Lincoln Elementary School in Owatonna, MN seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs. This full‑time role involves helping with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals and collaborating with teachers to implement strategies.

Starting as a temporary position with potential to become permanent, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; an associate/technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/technical degree preferred.
• Experience working with students is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow district policies.

Responsabilités

• Provide support and interventions for students with academic, social, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Support emotional regulation and participation in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop strategies and collect data to promote student success.

Connaissances

Team player

Data collection

Confidentiality

Formation

Associate degree

High school diploma

GED

Description du poste

Owatonna School District 761 Lincoln Elementary School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional

Owatonna School District 761 Lincoln Elementary School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Owatonna School District 761

Job Details

Job ID: 5893432

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: The Special Education Paraprofessional provides support and interventions for students with academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs. Primary duties include supporting emotional regulation and successful participation in the classroom. Candidates will collect data and work in collaboration with classroom teachers to develop appropriate strategies to promote student success.

This position will start as a temporary position with the possibility to move to permanent.

Position Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience working with students. Associate/Technical degree preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Maintain flexibility as a team member supporting staff and students.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students.
• Perform duties within a daily schedule and with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Schedule

5 days per week / 6.5 hours per day / 7:40 am - 2:40 pm

Rate of Pay

B-2-1: $20.54 - $24.42/hour depending on experience.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Special Education Paraprofessional - Full Time:

• Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
• Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
• $50,000 Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension
• 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan - up to $300/year match
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Leave

7 Paid Holidays

1 Personal Leave Day

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.54 to $24.42 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marie Kennedy , Assistant Director of Special Services
• District Office
• Email: [e-mail]