Special Education Paraprofessional (DeafBlind Intervener) – Paid Training

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

Job summary

ISD 728 Elementary seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional – DeafBlind Intervener to work one-on-one with a deafblind student. The role pays $22.08+ per hour on a 10-month schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.

You'll support communication, mobility, and daily living activities, using sign language and visual supports, under the guidance of special education teachers. Training is provided, no intervener experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minnesota paraprofessional requirements: Associate's degree, 60 college credits, or passing ParaPro score.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Sign language basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minnesota paraprofessional requirements

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.