Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day Stillwater Middle School

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

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Stillwater Middle School. The role provides instructional and behavioral support to students with special needs, with possible transferring and lifting duties. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications include meeting the state Highly Qualified criteria with one of: Bachelor’s, Associate’s, 60+ hours, or ParaPro Exam. Work hours are 6.5 per day, Monday through Friday. Salary starts at $21.00/hour under Para Contract.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience supporting students with special needs.
• To be Highly Qualified, meet one of: Bachelor's, Associate's, 60+ hours, or ParaPro Exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs.
• Assist with transfers and lifting of students as required.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

60+ hours post-secondary education

ParaPro Exam

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Stillwater Area Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day Stillwater Middle School JobID: 11261

• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• 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 Middle 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 Qualifed prior to your start date. To be considered Highly Qualifed, 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