Special Education Paraprofessional: Support & Growth

Sartell-St. Stephen School District; Evergreen Village (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sartell-St. Stephen School District is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional for Riverview Intermediate School to support students with special needs under teacher direction.

Work hours are 7:15am-2:45pm, and daily tasks include helping students stay on task, complete assignments, and maintain behavior. The role emphasizes collaboration with Special Education staff, implementing IEP-based adaptations, and assisting with basic skills, social skills, and daily living tasks to promote student

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow teacher directions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom adaptations as specified by a student’s IEP while working closely with Special Education staff.
• Assist student(s) with basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs.
• Assist students with organizational skills, such as keeping materials organized, homework, lockers, and daily check-in/out; some positions may require transportation to job/volunteer sites per IEP.
• Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety.
• Collect and monitor student progress data.

Skills

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Follow directions

Education

High School diploma

Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations

Highly Qualified Paraprofessional is preferred

Job description

Sartell-St. Stephen School District is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional for Riverview Intermediate School to support students with special needs under teacher direction.

Work hours are 7:15am-2:45pm, and daily tasks include helping students stay on task, complete assignments, and maintain behavior. The role emphasizes collaboration with Special Education staff, implementing IEP-based adaptations, and assisting with basic skills, social skills, and daily living tasks to promote student