Special Education Paraprofessional Long Term Substitute

Faribault School District; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Faribault School District in Faribault, MN is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional to support and supervise students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Faribault High School. The position is 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, with an approximate starting pay of $21.10 per hour.

Assignment runs from roughly 1/15/27 to 4/8/27. The role requires a High School Diploma, experience with special needs students, and the ability to follow the case manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to take direction from the case manager.
• Willingness to be trained in PECS, visual schedules, social stories, and behavior supports.
• Ability to collect and report data as directed by the case manager.
• Willingness to be trained in certain medical procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with personal care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision of special needs students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Substitute in health office when needed under supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Perform paraprofessional activities within health office services and district policies.

Skills

Experience with students with special

Education

Two year AA degree or 60 credits or Para Pro or MN Core Competencies portfolio

Job description

Job Description

Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional position. This position will be for 7 hours per day 5 days per week to provide support and supervision of special needs students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Faribault High School. Approximate rate of pay starts at $21.10. The position is from approximately 1/15/27-4/8/27.

Qualifications

One of the following required: (1) Two year Associate of Arts degree; OR (2) The equivalent of 60 semester credits OR (3) A portfolio demonstrating MN Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals OR (4) A passing score on the MN Para Pro Test.

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability and willingness to take direction from the case manager.
• Trained or willingness to be trained in strategies such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), visual schedules, social stories, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to implement the strategies identified above.
• Ability to collect and report data as directed by the case manager.
• Trained or willing to be trained in certain medical procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with personal care (e.g., toileting, lifting, diapering, feeding, motor activities, medicating) or one-on-one care if necessary and work with bodily fluids.

This position will involve substituting in the health office when needed under supervision of the licensed school nurse, to assist in paraprofessional activities related to health office services, to work within the framework of school laws, District policy, and first aid/CPR standards, and to do related work as required. Must have ability to take responsibility for supervising students, speak clearly and distinctly, demonstrate patience, warmth and liking for children, perform routine record keeping duties, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, render preliminary first aid steps, learn and perform specialized health procedures, and maintain District-approved First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Benefits

Benefits are available according to the following union contract.

Application Deadline

October 26, 2026 or until filled.