Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Duluth Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Program Paraprofessional to support instructional staff and specialists at Lowell Elementary School. The role includes assisting with educational, physical, safety, and life skills development for students with special needs. The position is 31.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2:15 pm.

Starting wage is $20.86-$23.48 per hour plus benefits. Location is Lowell Elementary School in Duluth, MN. Closing date is 11/02/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or passing ParaPro score.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with children and adults.
• Effective communication with students, parents, staff and community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and observe and record accurately.
• Ability to understand and correct student assignments.
• Ability to meet federal/state guidelines and complete in-service courses.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment or related childcare work.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff and specialists in educational and life skills development for special needs students.
• Support safety and daily routines to create a conducive learning environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits

Job description

Special Education Program Paraprofessional JobID: 9708

• Date Posted:
  10/26/2026
• Location:
  Lowell Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  11/02/2026

Special Education Program Paraprofessional
Lowell Elementary School
31.25 hours/week | Monday - Friday| 7:30 am to 2:15 pm
Starting Wage: $20.86- $23.48/hr + Benefits
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspireevery student to achieve their potential and prepare students to leadproductive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist the instructional staff, as well as specialists, in providing for the educational, physical, safety, and general life skills development of special needs students.

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 or a 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:

• Special Education Program positions- can be assigned to work anywhere in the program at the school/site at the discretion of the principal/director.
• These positions are specific to the program, such as ASD III.
• They are not specific to a particular room or teacher.
• The para can be moved by the principal/director any time during the day or school year to work anywhere within the program.

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 Resource at 218-336-8722 or email [e-mail]