Special Education Paraprofessional (DeafBlind Intervener) – Paid Training

Isd-728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

DeafBlind Intervener training program

Job summary

ISD 728 Elementary is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to work one-on-one with a deafblind student. You’ll support communication, mobility, and access to the school day, using sign language and visual supports.

You’ll assist with instruction per the IEP and tasks alongside teachers, therapists, and staff. Paid training is provided; the role begins for the 2026-2027 school year on a 10-month schedule.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude are essential.
• Minnesota paraprofessional requirements: Associate's degree, 60 college credits, or passing ParaPro score.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Support one student individually with communication, sensory access, and mobility.
• Help deliver instruction based on the student’s IEP, guided by teachers.
• Use sign language and visual supports to connect the student to lessons and activities.
• Assist with daily living needs like feeding and personal care.
• Track progress and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Positive attitude

Physical ability

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Associate's degree / 60 college credits / ParaPro

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional – DeafBlind Intervener | ISD 728 Elementary

$22.08+ per hour | 10-month schedule | Starts 2026-2027 school year

Make a real difference in one student's world, every single day.

ISD 728 is looking for a patient, compassionate paraprofessional to work one-on-one with a deafblind elementary student. As an intervener, you'll be this student's bridge to the world around them, supporting communication, mobility, and access to everything the school day offers.

What you'll do:

• Support one student individually with communication, sensory access, and mobility
• Help deliver instruction based on the student's IEP, guided by special education teachers
• Use sign language and visual supports to connect the student to lessons and activities
• Assist with daily living needs like feeding and personal care
• Track progress and celebrate wins as part of a collaborative team

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minnesota paraprofessional requirements (Associate's degree, 60 college credits, or passing ParaPro score)
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

We'll train you. No intervener experience? We offer a paid six-weekend DeafBlind Intervener training program. Sign language skills or experience with special needs students are a plus, not a requirement.

This is meaningful work with a supportive team of teachers, therapists, and staff who collaborate closely. If you're looking for a role where your care and consistency truly matter, we'd love to meet you.