Paraprofessional - SPED Summer Programming; ECSE, K-12, DR, T+, Gen Ed Programming

Paraprofessional - SPED Summer Programming (ECSE, K-12, DR, T+, Gen Ed Programming)

• Position Type:
  Summer Programs/ Paraprofessional for ESY and Camp Propel
• Date Posted: 2/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Summer Programs
• Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Summer positions only. Hours vary by program (Monday - Friday) — except ECSE.

No summer school on 6/19/2026.

• K‑5 ESY: 7.25 hours/day
• 6‑12 ESY: 4.25 hours/day
• Camp Propel: 6.25 hours/day
• SpEd Student Support in 6‑12 Summer Programs (Middle School Academy, High School Credit Recovery, or Freshman Academy): 5.25 hours/day
• Transition : 4.25 hours/day
• Dakota Ridge ESY (large group): 6.25 hours/day
• Dakota Ridge ESY (small group): 5.25 hours/day
• ECSE ESY: 7 hours/day (No Fridays, Thursdays hours can vary)

Dates of Employment vary by program. No summer school on 6/19/2026.

• K‑12 ESY: 6/15/26 – 6/26/26
• SpEd Student Support in 6‑12 Summer Programs: 6/8/26 – 6/26/26
• Dakota Ridge ESY (large group): 6/15/26 – 6/26/26
• Dakota Ridge ESY (small group): 7/6/26 – 7/17/26
• ECSE ESY: 6/15/26 – 6/25/26 and 7/6/26 – 7/9/26

Applicants will be able to indicate summer programming preferences (age level, building, program, etc.) during the application process.

June 18, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Internal and External Candidates:
Apply online trict
196.org

• High School diploma AND two years of college OR Associate's degree OR MN passing score on Master Teacher assessment.
• Effective behavior management and health support skills, able to maintain routine in a student's day.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for interactions with staff, students, and parents.
• Experience working in a center-based and inclusion setting.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions, which may include toileting, catheters, lifting, medication administration, gastric tube feedings, health tasks to support student, pool, DAPE, ability to work outside.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

• Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Assist teacher/nurse in collection and maintaining data.
• Ability to implement intervention strategies developed by licensed staff.
• Implement behavior intervention plans.
• Implement health plans.
• Assist with crisis interventions and discipline.
• Have knowledge of effective sensory activities.
• Instruct individual students following programs designed by lead teacher.
• Assist with independent study.
• Reinforce lessons with small groups of students.
• Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions.

ESY Coordinators/ESY Leads

Per the Memorandum of Understanding,
Internal applicants will be paid their hourly wage plus an additional $3.00/hour (Student contact hours).
External applicants will be paid $16.50/hour, plus an additional $3.00/hour for a total hourly rate of $19.50/hour.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more…