Special Education Paraprofessional-Building Wide LTS

Applitrack; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HRA contributions

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Time off benefits

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional at Laura MacArthur Elementary. The position is 31.25 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–2:15 pm, with starting wage $20.86–$23.48 per hour plus benefits. This is a temporary Building Wide/LTS assignment through 12/14/26.

The role involves assisting teachers with educational, emotional, and physical needs, supporting students in daily activities, and helping implement IEPs in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or passing ParaPro assessment.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a school or related childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers with meeting educational, emotional, and physical needs of students.
• Guide students through daily activities using a balanced approach.
• Assist in implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Skills

Cooperation

Communication

Confidentiality

Observation

Education

High school diploma

60 credits or ParaPro

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional-Building Wide LTS JobID: 9689

• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Laura MacArthur Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/13/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional - Building Wide- Long Term Substitute

Laura MacArthur Elementary

31.25 hours/week| Monday - Friday|7:30 am -2:15 pm

Starting Wage: $20.86 - $23.48/hr + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

*Temporary until 12/14/26

Summary:

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist special education teachers with meeting the educational, emotional, and physical needs of special needs children and older students. Assists in guiding the student through various daily activities by utilizing a balanced approach to learning that supports age and grade appropriate behavior and thinking. Assists in implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults
• Ability to effectively communicate with, and establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to observe and record accurately
• Ability to understand and accurately correct student assignments
• Ability to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service courses
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities and under the supervision of a special educationteacher

Additional Information:

Special Education Building Widepositions - can be assigned to work anywhere in the school/site building at the discretion of the principal. These positions are not specific to a program or a particular room. The para can be moved by the principal at any time during the day or school year.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00into HRA annually
• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email [e-mail]