Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 197; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,316; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. The role requires assisting students with instructional processes in both special and regular education settings.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year degree or equivalent assessment, and will work closely with a supervising teacher. Responsibilities include supporting students with special needs and assisting teachers with classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a two-year degree or passed The Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and assist with physical transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in reinforcing skills based on instructional strategies.
• Support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Guide independent study and remedial work assigned by teachers.

Skills

Ability to work as a team member

Effective communication skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Intercultural competence

Education

Two-year degree or passed The Parapro Assessment

Job description

• Date Posted: 5/22/2026
• Location: Heritage E-STEM Magnet School

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional

Location: Heritage E-STEM Magnet School

Hours: 5.5 hours per day

Line of Authority: Responsible to the supervising teacher

Primary Function: To assist student with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.

Wage: $23-21 - $24.91/hr per the 2023-2025 Paraprofessional Contract

Qualifications

• Must have a two year degreeor passedThe Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parentss.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, austim, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Job Duties

• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student.
• Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.