Special Education Paraprofessional K-12

Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students within the special education team.

The role includes leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, and implementing IEP adaptations to promote independence and learning. Responsibilities include assisting with behavior plans, collecting data, and collaborating with teachers to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assists in implementing IEP adaptations and accommodations.
• Leads small groups and provides focused follow-up.
• Supports independence and student success.
• Maintains student data privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the special education team and support academic programs.
• Provide feedback to teachers on activities, participation, and behavior.
• Support student communication, social and functional skills development.
• Implement behavior plans and assist with transitions and de‑escalation.

Skills

Small group instruction

One-to-one support

IEP adaptations

Data collection

Mobility assistance

Education

AA degree / 60 college credits or Para Pro

Job description

• Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re‑teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
• Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
• Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Promote a positive learning environment and advocates for student needs.
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
• Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills.
• Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de‑escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required.
• Collect student data as directed by special education teacher.
• Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, assisting students with adaptive equipment.
• Accompany students during school‑related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
• Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering).
• Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
• AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Description/Qualifications

• Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re‑teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
• Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
• Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Promote a positive learning environment and advocates for student needs.
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
• Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills.
• Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de‑escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required.
• Collect student data as directed by special education teacher.
• Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, assisting students with adaptive equipment.
• Accompany students during school‑related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
• Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering).
• Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
• AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required.

See attached job description for a full list of position duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

SCHEDULE

• 6.25 hours per day / Monday - Friday
• 31.25 hours per week
• Start/End Time: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
• 174 days per year including holidays

Salary

Classified in the 2025-2027 LEAF Contract as B-2-1 starting salary $21.18 - $25.38 per hour depending on experience

What You Will Like About Us

Student focused, community connected. Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well‑being of you and your family!

Your Benefits May Include

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
• Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance.
• Health benefits include:
  • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
  • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
  • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
  • Wellness rewards program.
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non‑instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well‑being, and performance. Under our EAP employees and their families can receive no‑cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well‑being.

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK

Collective Bargaining Agreements

There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under Collective Bargaining Agreements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/