Special Education Paraprofessional - 26/27 School Year

Davincicharterschool; Ham Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Job summary

DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science in Ham Lake, MN seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum under IEP guidance, assisting teachers and classrooms across learning environments.

The position offers hourly pay between $21 and $32 per hour, 179 duty days per year, 3 days PTO, 10 days sick leave, and a start date of August 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a two-year degree or passing score on the ParaPro Exam.
• Effectively communicate with students, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with different learning styles.
• Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience.
• Experience with differentiation.
• Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
• Experience as a paraprofessional is preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students or groups of students in activities initiated by the teacher.
• Carry out instructional programs and lessons as developed by the supervising teacher.
• Reinforce concepts and skills in all learning environments.
• Help students stay on task and use assistive technology as needed.
• Implement accommodations indicated by the IEP and as directed.
• Observe, record and collect data as directed.
• As directed, attend IEP meetings.
• Provide supervision on playgrounds, lunchrooms, assemblies, and field trips.

Skills

ParaPro exam

Two-year degree

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Differentiation

Curriculum planning/alignment

Learning styles

Self-starter

Paraprofessional experience preferred

Follow policies

Education

Two-year degree or ParaPro Exam score

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science

Special Education Paraprofessional - 26/27 School Year JobID: 844

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/11/2026
• Location: DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science (Ham Lake, MN)
• Date Available: 08/10/2026

Mission: DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science will cultivate a passion for learning through an enriched and individualized approach to education. The DaVinci community will work together to ensure positive character development and build a strong foundation for continuous learning.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Paraprofessional Coordinator

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of the special education paraprofessional is to directly or indirectly assist and support in the provision of services to students with disabilities to help them access the general education curriculum in as independent manner as possible as it aligns with the mission, vision, pillars of DaVinci Academy. The role and assignments of a paraprofessional are not defined by a particular student, setting or program but rather by students' needs as determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and dictated in the IEP.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the paraprofessional may vary based upon specific assignment. Duties may also change at any time based upon administration or teacher examination or reexamination of student or program needs. The following is a non-inclusive list of responsibilities which may be part of a paraprofessional's assignment.

• Assist individual students or groups of students in performing activities initiated by the teacher
• Carry out the instructional programs and lessons as developed by the supervising teacher in all learning environments
• Individually or in small groups, reinforce concepts and skills introduced by the teacher in all learning environments
• Help students stay on task
• Implement assistive technology and/or communication devices
• Implement accommodations indicated by the IEP and as directed by the special education Case Manager/teacher
• Redirect behavior and implement behavior plans
• Facilitate interaction between students with disabilities and classmates
• Teach and model strategies to peers about how to interact with the student with a disability
• Support the development of communication skills.
• Assist the student with daily living skills and needs, such as eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, etc.
• Assist in transferring, positioning and mobility needs as directed
• Provide the special education staff with information about general education assignments, activities, and student participation and behavior
• Inform general education staff about student programs and adaptations
• Observe, record and collect data as directed
• As directed, share information with other paraprofessionals
• At the request of the Case Manager, attend IEP meetings.
• Provide supervision and assistance on playgrounds, in the lunchroom, at assemblies, on field trips, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum content for classes in which s/he assists
• Participate in skill and competency trainings and in-services
• Be discreet and respectful of confidential information
• Possess physical and emotional health necessary for effective job performance
• Work cooperatively with all school personnel
• Demonstrate a warm and receptive attitude toward all students
• Complies with school district employment policies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a two-year degree or passing score on the ParaPro Exam
• Effectively communicate with students, staff, and administrators
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with different learning styles
• Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience
• Experience with differentiation
• Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter
• Experience as a paraprofessional is preferred
• able to stand for long periods of time, frequent bending, and ability to lift up to 50#

Position Information:

• Hourly Rate Range: The 2026-2027 hourly rate range for this position is $21-$32 per hour. Hourly rate offers will consider the candidate's experience, education, skills, and DaVinci Academy's budget. Experienced candidates should expect a per hour rate offer around the midpoint of the hourly rate range.
  • In exceptional cases, hourly rates exceeding the midpoint may be offered to attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions or those with specialized skills. Such decisions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Duty Days: Modified year round, 179 duty days per year
• Time Off: 3 days of PTO, and 10 days sick time to accrue
• Start Date: August 10, 2026

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