Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day Stillwater Area High School

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at Stillwater Area High School to provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs. The role requires the candidate to meet Highly Qualified state requirements (Bachelor's or Associate degree, 60+ credit hours, or ParaPro Exam) and involves transferring/lifting students as needed.

Hours are 6.5 per day, Monday through Friday, with start date ASAP and compensation starting at $21.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified per state requirements prior to start.
• Options include: Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, 60+ hours, or ParaPro Exam.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for students with special needs.
• Provide behavioral support and monitoring.
• Assist with transferring/lifting of students as needed.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Lifting assistance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

60+ Hours

ParaPro Exam

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Stillwater Area Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day Stillwater Area High School JobID: 11265

• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools!

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same - our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job title: Special Ed Paraprofessional - Stillwater Area High School

Job Summary:Special Education Paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs. Transferring/lifting of students may be required. Preferred candidate will have experience working with special needs students.

Requirements:In order to work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, you must meet the state requirement of being Highly Qualified prior to your start date. To be considered Highly Qualified, you must have ONE of the following; a Bachelor's Degree or an Associates Degree, or 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a Passing Score on the ParaPro Exam. Please be prepared to submit documentation in support of your qualifications. (Acceptable documentation includes transcripts from the college or a copy of the ParaPro Exam report.)

Hours per day:6.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday (student contact days).

Start Date:ASAP

Diversity:Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Salary:Per Para Contract - starting $21.00/hour

Information about our salary and benefits can be found at: http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-contracts

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 11:36:42 AM CST.

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