Temporary Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a special education paraprofessional in Sauk Rapids, MN. You will assist student(s) with instruction, social skills, and routine tasks, and monitor safety during the school day.

Responsibilities include collecting progress data, supporting students with extreme behaviors, and collaborating with supervising teachers. A High School diploma and MDE paraprofessional qualifications are required; position runs August 31 through December 8, 2026, with hours

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Accepts direction from supervising teachers and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs throughout the day with instruction in basic skills, social skills, and routine assistance.
• Supervise special education students to ensure safety.
• Assist with collecting and monitoring student progress data.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Data collection

Education

High School diploma

Job description

POSTING #: 3595

WORK HOURS:
6.5 hours per day (8:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.), Monday through Friday, from approximately August 31 through December 8, 2026.

JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include:

1. Assist student(s) with special needs throughout the school day with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs
2. Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety
3. Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma
2. Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals* 3. Acceptance of students’ disabilities and limitations
3. Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds
4. Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team

*Attach passing exam scores from either the ParaPro / ParaEducator or college transcripts to your application.

SALARY and BENEFITS:
Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement Level VI from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.