Special Education Paraprofessional - Level III EBD, 6.5 hours/day (SB)

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day at Stonebridge Elementary. The role focuses on instructional and behavioral support for students with significant behavioral needs, emphasizing quality relationships with students and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will meet Minnesota's Highly Qualified requirements, with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree, 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a passing ParaPro exam, and maintain dependable

Qualifications

• Must meet the state requirement of Highly Qualified prior to start date.
• To be considered Highly Qualified, you must have ONE of the following; a Bachelor's Degree or an Associates Degree, or 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a Passing Score on the ParaPro Exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support for students with significant behavioral needs.
• Emphasize quality relationships with students and colleagues.
• Work with special education students who need encouragement and instruction to help manage emotions.
• Demonstrate dependability in attendance in a setting that can be highly emotional.

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Stillwater Area Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level III EBD, 6.5 hours/day (SB) JobID: 11314

• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Stonebridge Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools!

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same - our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day Stonebridge ElementarySchool

Job Summary: Special Education Paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support for students with significant behavioral needs. Emphasis on quality relationships with students and colleagues. This position involves working with special education students who need encouragement and instruction to help manage their emotions. Must receive a sense of fulfillment when shaping children who are learning skills such as self-control and emotional regulation. Emphasis on quality relationships with students and colleagues. Relational greatness with students and adults is required as is dependable attendance. Willingness to calmly work in a setting that can be highly emotional.

Requirements: In order to work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, you must meet the state requirement of being Highly Qualifed prior to your start date. To be considered Highly Qualifed, you must haveONEof the following; a Bachelor's Degree or an Associates Degree, or 60+ hours of post-secondary education, or a Passing Score on the ParaPro Exam. Please be prepared to submit documentation in support of your qualifications. (Acceptable documentation includes transcripts from the college or a copy of the ParaPro Exam report.)

Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday (student contact days)

Start Date: 11.9.26

Salary: Starting at $21.15/hour

Information about our salary and benefits can be found at: http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-contracts