SPED Paraeducator

Big Lake Public Schools #727; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Lake Public Schools in Liberty Elementary is seeking a paraeducator SPED to support instructional activities. You will work under licensed staff to reinforce reading, math, science and student learning, 1:1 or in small groups, following IEPs and behavior plans.

Ideal candidates have an AA degree or 60 semester credits, or ParaPro score 460, plus experience with children or in a school setting. You’ll prepare materials, record tests and manage classroom records.

Qualifications

• Requires AA degree or 90 quarter credits (60 semester).
• ParaPro score of 460 or higher.
• Experience with children or in a school setting preferred.
• Coursework in child development or learning/behavior management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and assistance to students.
• Reinforce reading, math, science per lesson plans.
• Record tests, copy materials, correct papers/tests.
• Maintain classroom records, files and supplies.

Skills

Learning theory

Child development

Behavior management

Instructional reinforcement

Education

AA degree / 60 sem credits

ParaPro 460 score

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff Site Specific
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Liberty Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP

ParaeducatorSPED - Liberty

Job Summary

Under the direction of licensed and professional instructional staff, this position provides instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of learning theory, child development, behavioral management/modification, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties are performed under the immediate supervision of licensed instructional personnel and involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of reading, math, science or other classroom subjects, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student IEP's. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drill for students better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of an AA Degree; or 90 quarter college credits (60 semester credits); or a score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment exam. Previous experience working with children or in a school setting, and/or coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavior management or related coursework is preferred.

License Requirements

No specific licenses or certification required to gain entry into the classification. District may require specific certifications, courses and/or licenses after hiring depending upon the specific job assignment, or needs of the district.

Assignment

6.5 hrs/day