Special Education Paraprofessional - Student

Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Specific

Location:

Denfeld High School.

Hours:

11.25 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:15 am to 11:30 am. Starting Wage: $20.86 - $23.48/hr.

Position starts on 8/31/2026.

This role supports one special education student with instruction, food service, transportation, safety, behavior management, community activities, and related tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant or related childcare work.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment.

• Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults.
• Effective communication and ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Observe and record accurately.
• Understand and accurately correct student assignments.
• Meet federal/state guidelines or complete specified in-service courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities under the supervision of a special education teacher.

• The position ends when the student changes schools, graduates, or leaves ISD 709.

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (free) and contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually.
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) and contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually.
• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (free).
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium.

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost; employee may purchase supplemental life insurance.

• District-provided at no cost to employee.

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts.

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary to the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in tax-shelter annuity options.

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.