MSAD- Paraprofessional

Working Title:

MSAD
- Paraprofessional

• Job
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/21/2026
• Closing Date: 09/01/2026
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: MSAD Education
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/21/2026
• Closing Date: 09/01/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota State Academies / MSAD SEPAs
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: MSAD Education
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is first open to employees of this agency who are in the Special Education Program Assistant (SEPA) classification and are eligible to bid. Other qualified applicants will be considered after the list of qualified bidders has been exhausted.

THIS IS A 10-MONTH PER YEAR POSITION - SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

There is additional 3 weeks of work available for the ESY/summer school program in July.

• This is a 36.5 hour/week position. The incumbent in this position will provide paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academies. Contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs for deaf/hard of hearing students. Provides educational instruction and use a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors. Perform related work as required.
• Positions at the State Academy for the Deaf require signing skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

• 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 or experience working with students in an educational and/or dorm setting or a similar setting as a caregiver.
• Fluency in American Sign Language

• knowledge or experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Demonstration of advanced sign language

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the day

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

If you have questions about this position, contact Kerry Vigesaa-David esaa-davidte.mn.us or .

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…