Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at Grey Cloud Elementary School

High Needs/Resource Special Education Paraprofessional – Grey Cloud Elementary School

Apply for the High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional role with South Washington County Schools.

Position: High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional
Location: Grey Cloud Elementary School
Hours per Day: 6.25 hours per day
Start and End Times: 8:20 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. (½ hour unpaid lunch)
Starting Base Pay: $22.25 per hour
Anticipated

Start Date:

January 5, 2026
Available for Application: December 16, 2025 – December 21, 2025 or until filled
Highly Qualified Information: Eligible for an additional $0.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro program). External candidates do not need to meet this criteria until after they are hired but must meet the requirement no later than May 31st.
Internal candidates: Must meet this criteria at the time the application is submitted.

This position is responsible for providing instructional and/or behavioral support to special education students in high needs programs under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.

• Consult daily with licensed special education teacher regarding daily responsibilities.
• Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures, including emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management as directed.
• Assist special education students in academic areas such as reading, writing or math by implementing curriculum, adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the student’s needs under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Work with students that may have learning challenges, behavioral issues, and/or need physical support; may assist students with toileting, eating, transitioning to classes, lockers, lunch/recess, buses, physical transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Accept work direction willingly, shift work assignments and accept changing and new job assignments as needed.
• Support licensed teacher in utilizing a variety of behavioral management techniques, including redirection and restraints if necessary throughout the day. Supervise students during cooling off time, monitor and document behavior, and implement positive behavior support.
• Collect and record student data adhering to the supervising Special Education teacher’s directions and requirements; communicate this information to licensed teacher(s) and other staff associated with that student as identified by supervising teacher.
• Provide services to student as directed by licensed teacher in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of, and a positive respect for, the distinctions between the roles and responsibilities of the teacher, paraprofessional and other staff.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet District 833 Highly Qualified requirements.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Possess the skills and ability to reinforce math, reading, and writing skills in elementary and/or secondary classrooms.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
  
  Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Model appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students; helps provide a positive learning environment.
• Self‑directed and able to organize small group reading and math activities with resources and assessments provided.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to pass paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Actively participates in district‑sponsored training when offered.
• Communicates with students, parents, co‑workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is…