MSAB Paraprofessional - Intermittent

Overview

MSAB Paraprofessional - Intermittent role at State of Minnesota.

Location:

Faribault. Telework Eligible:
No. Full/Part Time:
Intermittent. Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited.

Working Title:

MSAB Paraprofessional - Intermittent. Job Class:
Special Education Program Assistant. Agency:
Mn State Academies.

• Job
• Date Posted: 09/23/2025
• Closing Date: 03/02/2026
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota State Academies / MSAB Intermittent Staff
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Evening Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $24.12 - $30.89 / hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt

The position provides substitute paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to blind/visually impaired students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate’s or higher degree; or
• A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Para educator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

• Knowledge of multi-challenged/blind/visually impaired students and educational practices
• Experience working with blind/visually impaired students in an educational setting

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and to sit, stand and walk throughout a workday

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months

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For over 150 years, the Minnesota State Academies has provided educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and blind/visually impaired students who range in age from birth to 21. The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) and the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) are statewide public schools with dormitory options that serves students from all regions of the state.

Our teachers are professionally trained and licensed in Deaf/Hard of Hearing and blind/visually impaired education.

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