Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional - Park High School

Position

High Needs/Resource Special Education Paraprofessional — 6 positions available

Park High School

6.5 hours per day, 8:10 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Starting base pay $22.25 per hour. Additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (achieved after 2 or 4 year degree, or 60 semester credits, or completion of district offered Para Pro).

September 2, 2026

June 5, 2026 – June 10, 2026 or until filled

This position is eligible for additional pay once Highly Qualified status is achieved. External candidates must meet this criterion no later than March 1st. Internal candidates must meet at the time of application.

So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental and dependent life, long-term disability coverage, voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. Additional information is available on our benefits page.

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 teacher in implementing district policies and procedures, including emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management.
• Assist students academically in reading, writing, or math, implementing curriculum and adapting instructional strategies and materials under the teacher’s direction.
• Assist students with learning challenges, behavioral issues, and physical support. This may include toileting, eating, transitions, lockers, lunch/recess, buses, physical transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Accept work directions willingly, shift work assignments, and accept changing and new job assignments as needed.
• Support teacher using behavioral management techniques, including redirection and restraints if necessary. Supervise students during cooling off time, monitor and document behavior, and implement positive behavior support.
• Collect and record student data, adhere to supervising teacher’s directions and requirements, and communicate information to teacher(s) and other staff as identified.
• Provide services to students in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of the distinctions between the roles and responsibilities of teacher, paraprofessional, and other staff.
• Maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain fairness, confidentiality, respect, and equity for all students, staff, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• 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 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 for all students.
• Self-directed and able to organize small group reading and math activities with provided resources and assessments.
• Computer skills: email, Internet navigation, Microsoft Word.
• Pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Participate in district-sponsored training when offered.
• Communicate with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and community positively.
• Appreciate diversity in all interactions and job functions.
• Trained and experienced in behavioral management techniques.
• Knowledge of basic academics and behavior characteristics of elementary and/or secondary students.
• Certification in first aid and CPR.
• Previous experience with students with disabilities and knowledge of disabilities.
• Knowledge of terminology related to special education services and support.
• Previous experience utilizing behavioral management techniques.
• Good organizational and time management skills.