Temporary Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a Temporary Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional to support students at Rice Elementary School. The position runs approximately Aug 31 through Dec 8, 2026, 6.5 hours daily, Monday through Friday, 8:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Responsibilities include assisting students with basic and social skills, supervising safety, and collecting progress data. A valid ParaPro/ParaEducator score or college transcripts are required to apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals.
• Pre-employment physical and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with basic skills, social skills, and routine needs.
• Monitor safety of SPED students.
• Collect and monitor student progress data.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

MDE paraprofessional qualification

Job description

Temporary Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional JobID: 3595

• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: Rice Elementary School

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

• 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
• Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma
• Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals *
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds
• 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.

• 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.