Special Education Resource Paraprofessional (part time)

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 197 in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking a part-time Special Education Resource Paraprofessional to assist classrooms and support instructional processes for students in special education and regular education settings.

Wage is $23.92–$25.67/hr under the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Contract. Must have a two-year degree or Parapro Assessment; PCA training is provided. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with diverse learners is essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or Parapro Assessment required.
• PCA training provided.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in devising strategies for reinforcing skills.
• Intercultural competence and support for diverse students.
• Understand students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and remedial work set by teachers.
• Assist with large group activities such as reading aloud and field trips.
• Assist and supervise wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring students.
• Assist and supervise students to/from bus and within the building.
• Carry out behavior management techniques as instructed by the teacher.
• Complete clerical tasks related to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Lifting

Behavior management

Intercultural competence

Education

Two-year degree or Parapro Assessment

Job description

Special Education Resource Paraprofessional (part time) JobID: 6153

• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Garlough Environmental Magnet School (GEMS)

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional

Location: Garlough Environmental Magnet School

Hours: 5.5 hours-2 days/week

Line of Authority: Responsible to the supervising teacher

Primary Function: To assist student with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.

Wage: $23.92- $25.67/hr per the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Contract

Qualifications:

• Must have a two year degreeor passedThe Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parentss.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, austim, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Job Duties:

• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student.
• Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.