Special Education Paraprofessional - Student Specific

Duluth Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 46,698,000 - 49,809,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with H

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan

Time Off

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for a student-specific assignment at Piedmont Elementary School. The role runs 31.25 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am to 2:15 pm, with a starting wage of $20.86–$22.25 per hour plus benefits.

The paraprofessional will assist with instruction, food service, transportation, safety, and behavior under the supervision of a special education teacher, and the position ends when the student changes schools or leaves ISD 709.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a school or related childcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students with instruction and related activities.
• Support transportation, safety, and behavior management.
• Help with food service and community activities as needed.

Skills

Cooperation with kids and adults

Effective communication

Observation and record-keeping

Disability-support experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Student Specific JobID: 9627

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Piedmont Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/10/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional~Student Specific

Piedmont Elementary School

31.25 hours/week| Monday - Friday|7:30 am to2:15 pm

Starting Wage: $20.86- $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 students, frequently one student, with instruction, food service, transportation, safety, behavior, community activities, and related issues.

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 ora 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:

• The position will end when the student changes schools, graduates or leaves ISD 709

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

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 Resourcesat [e-mail] or call 218-336-8722.

Postings current as of 9/4/2026 10:09:20 PM CST.

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