Special Education Paraeducator

Job Overview

School Year Special Education Para educator – Job

• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Location:
  
  McKinley Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/26/2026

Job Type: Full time

Schedule:

9 months, Monday through Friday

Salary Range: $18.24 to $22.70 per hour

Benefits:
Eligible

Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. There are two classifications of Paraeducators: I and II. Schools will hire depending on the needs of the students/school.

Additional requirements:

Some positions are supported by Title I funds and require additional levels of education or certification. If hired for a Title I position, Title I Paraprofessional Certification will be required prior to hire or work with students.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing
• Basic academic and computer skills

• Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
• Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Associate’s degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field
• Experience working as a direct support professional, personal care aide, CNA, or similar position

All applications must be made via  Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials should clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional, and other certified staff positions will need to attach a cover letter, résumé/CV, three professional references, and complete transcripts for each degree. Teacher applicants must also attach the current teaching license.

Job postings will close for applications at 5:00 pm Central Standard Time on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsor ships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD‑214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call  or email humancapital.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.