Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 196; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 30,320 - 34,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Independent School District 196 in Rosemount, Minnesota is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist with student support during the school day. The role involves effective communication with staff and students, implementing intervention strategies, and maintaining routine behavioral management.

This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages starting from $22.01, with benefits available from the first day of employment. Ideal candidates should possess a High School diploma and strong teamwork skills, along with a commitment to serving a diverse student community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma AND two years of college OR Associate's degree OR MN passing score on the ParaEducator test.
• Effective behavior management and health support skills to maintain routine.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Implement behavior intervention and health plans.
• Work outdoors with students in various weather conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

Behavior management

Teamwork

Experience in inclusion settings

Cultural proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or Associate's degree

Job description

Application Procedures

Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org

Description

6.25 hrs./day, 10 month calendar

9:10 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Effective Date of Employment: Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Application Deadline: June 16, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School diploma AND two years of college OR Associate's degree OR MN passing score on the ParaEducator test.
• Effective behavior management and health support skills, able to maintain routine in a student's day.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for interactions with staff, students, and parents.
• Experience working in a center-based and inclusion setting.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions, which may include toileting, catheters, lifting, medication administration, gastric tube feedings, health tasks to support student, pool, DAPE, ability to work outside.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Assist teacher/nurse in collection and maintaining data.
• Ability to implement intervention strategies developed by licensed staff.
• Implement behavior intervention plans.
• Implement health plans.
• Assist with crisis interventions and discipline.
• Have knowledge of effective sensory activities.
• Instruct individual students following programs designed by lead teacher.
• Assist with independent study.
• Reinforce lessons with small groups of students.
• Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsible To

Building Principal

Compensation / Benefits

RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V - According to contractual agreement. (based on 2026-27 contract)

Step 1 - $22.01/hour

Step 2 - $23.36/hour

Step 3 - $24.69/hour

Employees in the paraprofessional classification, according to contractual agreement, shall receive a $1.00 per hour differential in addition to their hourly base rate.

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.