Special Education Paraprofessional- MHS/MHSCA

Moorhead High School; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorhead High School in Moorhead, Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with individualized instruction under the supervision of a teacher. The role focuses on facilitating participation in classroom activities and community-based learning, and assisting students in meeting IEP goals.

Responsibilities include providing daily living skills support, behavior and health-related assistance, and redirection as needed to promote appropriate conduct.

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

Two years of experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in education related field

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional- MHS/MHSCA

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915732

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 04, 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]