Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support Aide

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

Job summary

Faribault School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support and supervise level III special needs students at Jefferson Elementary School. The role is 7 hours per day, 5 days a week, starting around 8/24/26 with pay starting at $21.25 per hour.

Responsibilities include working under the health office supervisor, implementing behavior supports, data collection, and reporting as directed by the case manager. Training in PECS and related strategies is available.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate of Arts degree, or 60 semester credits, or a MN Core Competencies portfolio, or a 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 willing to be trained in 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 or one-on-one care as needed.

Responsibilities

• This position will substitute in health office under supervision of the licensed school nurse and assist paraprofessional activities related to health services.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Take direction from case manager

Patience and warmth with children

Data collection and reporting

Health office support

Education

AA degree or 60 credits

MN Core Competencies portfolio

MN Para Pro Test

High School Diploma

Job description

Faribault School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support and supervise level III special needs students at Jefferson Elementary School. The role is 7 hours per day, 5 days a week, starting around 8/24/26 with pay starting at $21.25 per hour.

Responsibilities include working under the health office supervisor, implementing behavior supports, data collection, and reporting as directed by the case manager. Training in PECS and related strategies is available.