Special Education Paraprofessional- Key Zone

Duluth Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan with HRA

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Public Employees Retirement System

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students at Piedmont Elementary School. The role covers educational, emotional, and physical needs within a building-wide setting.

You will assist in daily activities and help implement IEPs, working with teachers, staff, and families to support student success. Hours are 15 per week, Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with starting wages of $19.61–$22.25 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits or ParaPro assessment.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant or related childcare work.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers with educational, emotional, and physical needs.
• Guides students through daily activities using a balanced learning approach.
• Assist in implementing the IEP.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Observation

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 sem credits / 90 quarter credits or ParaPro

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional- Key Zone JobID: 9692

• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Location:
  Piedmont Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  10/15/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional - Building WideKEYZONE
Piedmont Elementary School
15 hours/week| Monday - Friday| 2:30p m -5:30 pm
Starting Wage: $19.61 - $22.25/hr + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspireevery studentto achieve their potential and prepare students to leadproductive, fulfilling lives.

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 Wide positions - 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.

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]

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 2:46:05 AM CST.

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