Special Education Paraprofessional- MHS

Moorhead School District 152; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorhead School District 152 is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for Moorhead High School in Minnesota. The role involves supporting students in alternative education and basic skills instruction, assisting with activities of daily living, and addressing health and behavior needs under teacher supervision.

Preferred qualifications include at least two years in a similar role and an associate's degree or higher in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position.
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community.
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living.
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs.

Skills

Support students

Behavior support

Education

Associate degree in education

Child development background

Learning or behavioral management

Job description

Job Description

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care.Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher.

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area

Special Education Paraprofessional- MHS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942350
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care.Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher.

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area

Paraprofessional Detailed Job Description

Paraprofessional Master Agreement

*Pay range based on 2025-26 schedule*

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.85 to $25.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joanne Karch , Supervisor of Special Services
• Moorhead High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]