District Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Park High School​/District - ava

District Special Education Flex Paraprofessional at Park High School/District – 3 positions available ().

Application period:
June 5, 2026 – June 10, 2026 or until filled.

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional / High Needs / Resource Special Ed
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Park High School
• Date Available:
  
  09/02/2026
• Closing Date: 06/10/26 or until filled

Special Education Flex Paraprofessional

Park High School/District

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

6.25 hours per day, 8:25 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. with ½ hour unpaid lunch.

$22.25 per hour.

September 2, 2026

This position is eligible for an additional $.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 offered by the district). External candidates do not need to meet this criterion until after hiring but are required to meet the requirement no later than March 1st.
Internal candidates must meet this criterion at the time their application is submitted.

So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental life, dependent life, long‑term disability, voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection plans, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and retirement plans. These benefits support employee health and well‑being. Position follows the school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.

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, implementing curriculum and adapting instructional strategies and materials under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Work with students who may have learning challenges, behavioral issues, and/or need physical support, assisting with toileting, eating, transitioning, 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, supervising students during cooling‑off time, monitoring and documenting behavior, and implementing positive behavior support.
• Collect and record student data adhering to the supervising special education teacher's directions and requirements, communicating this information to licensed teacher(s) and other staff connected to that student.
• Provide services to students as directed by licensed teacher in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of, and a positive respect for, the distinctions between the teacher, paraprofessional, and other staff roles.
• 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.
• Skills to reinforce math, reading, and writing skills in elementary…