Special Education Paraprofessional

Thief River Falls SD 564; United States; On-site; USD 1,641,000 - 2,794,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Thief River Falls Public School seeks a part-time Support Staff/Special Education Assistant for Fall 2026. 6-7 hours per day on student days, with duties including supervising and assisting in instructional activities for students with special needs.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, helping with transportation, participating in activities, and supporting medical management as needed. Building location to be determined; date available Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Provide educational assistance to students individually and in groups.
• Ability to obtain state requirements for special education paraprofessionals.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Position requires standing and/or walking for most of the work shift and may require lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the special education and/or regular education teacher to assist in providing supervision and educational instruction for student(s) with special needs in various programs.
• Assist with transportation needs (arrival/departure) when assigned.
• Participate in a variety of school activities as requested.
• Assist with medical management needs and duties non-academically related when assigned.
• Duties may range from classroom, individual student, and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 9/11/2026

Location: Building to be determined

Date Available: Fall 2026

6-7 hours/day – Student Days

Building to be determined

Duties: Work under the direction of the special education and/or regular education teacher to assist in providing supervision and educational instruction for student(s) with special needs in various programs; assist with transportation needs (arrival/departure) when assigned; participate in a variety of school activities as requested; and, assist with medical management needs and duties non-academically related when assigned. Duties may range from classroom, individual student, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Possess educational skills to provide assistance to students individually and in groups. Ability to obtain state requirements for special education paraprofessionals. Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred. Position requires standing and/or walking for most of the work shift and may require lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted.

• Starting Pay Range: $19.11/hr - $20.28/hr (based on experience)
• Thief River Falls Public School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts (if applicable), and a 403(b) retirement plan.