District Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Armstrong Elementary School​/District

Position Special Education Flex Paraprofessional

Location Armstrong Elementary School/District

Assignment Details The assignment location listed is the intended assigned building for the current school year. It may change when student needs shift, services move, or the district determines support is needed at another site.

Hours per Day 6.25 hours per day

Start and End Times 8:25 a.m.

- 3:10 p.m. with ½ hour unpaid lunch

Starting Base Pay $22.25 per hour

Anticipated Start Date September 2, 2026

Availability for Application June 9, 2026 - June 14, 2026 or until filled

Highly Qualified Information This position is eligible for an additional $0.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved. External candidates are not required to meet this criterion until after hiring, but must meet it no later than March 1st. INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA AT THE TIME THEIR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.

So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans.

Position follows the school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.

This position 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 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, implementing curriculum, adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Work with students that may have learning challenges, behavioral issues, and/or need physical support, including assistance 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 connected to 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, 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.
• Models 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…