Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at OItman Middle School

Position

High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at Oltman Middle School.

Oltman Middle School

6.25 hours per day, 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with ½ hour unpaid lunch.

Starting base pay $22.25 per hour. Additional $0.50 per hour after achieving Highly Qualified status (2‑ or 4‑year degree, 60 semester credits, or completion of Para Pro). Internal candidates must meet criteria at the time of application; external candidates must meet by May 31 2026.

Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life, dependent life, long‑term disability; voluntary plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection); flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retirement plans.

This role provides 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 responsibilities.
• Assist in implementing district policies and procedures.
• Support students academically (reading, writing, math) by implementing curriculum, adapting strategies and materials.
• Assist students with learning challenges, behavioral issues, and/or physical support, including toileting, eating, transitioning, lockers, lunch/recess, buses, transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Accept work direction willingly, shift work assignments, and adapt to new assignments.
• Support licensed teacher using behavioral management techniques, including redirection and restraints when necessary; supervise during cooling off, monitor and document behavior, implement positive behavior support.
• Collect and record student data and communicate information to teacher(s) and other staff as directed.
• Provide services per licensed teacher’s direction, respecting role distinctions.
• Maintain confidentiality and boundaries with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain fairness, confidentiality, respect, and equity for all students, staff, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet District 833 Highly Qualified requirements.
• Competencies required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• 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 for all students.
• Self‑directed and able to organize small‑group reading and math activities with provided resources and assessments.
• Computer literacy: email, Internet navigation, Microsoft Word.
• Pass Paraprofessional fitness‑for‑duty tests.
• Prompt, regular, reliable attendance.
• Active participation in district‑sponsored training.
• Positive communication with students, parents, co‑workers, supervisors, and community.
• Appreciation of diversity in all interactions.
• Training and experience in behavioral management techniques.
• Knowledge of basic academics and behavior characteristics of elementary and/or secondary students.
• Certification in first aid and CPR.
• Prior experience with students with disabilities and knowledge of disabilities.
• Knowledge of terminology related to special education services and support.
• Prior experience using behavioral management techniques.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.