Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 4/21/2025

Location:

Fergus Falls Public Schools
District:
Fergus Falls Public Schools
Position Type:
Support Staff / Special Education Paraprofessional

The Fergus Falls Public School District is seeking to fill a special education paraprofessional position. This position is 6.5 hours/day during student contact days, plus 2 additional days. Hourly pay ranges from $20.25–$22.10/hour, with opportunity for longevity pay.

Benefits include contributions toward health insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, 403(b) and pension plan, along with sick and personal leave.

• High school graduate or equivalent with two years of college or technical courses preferred.
• Experience in educational work or human services.
• A desire and interest in assisting special needs students to reach their maximum growth socially, emotionally, vocationally, physically, and academically.
• Such alternatives as the above qualifications as determined appropriate by the school board.

To implement programs designed to meet the individual needs of the special students. Program areas include: daily living skills; pre‑academic; academic; vocational; recreational; behavioral; medical; and other.

• As directed by the teacher, to assist in the instruction and supervise the special needs students in educational programs that support the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Tasks include:
• Assist in teaching basic living skills.
• Assist in instructing special needs students and adapting materials for mainstream classrooms.
• Assist in instructing special needs students in special classrooms.
• Supervise students in special classrooms.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, on the playground, field trips, bus and van loading/unloading.
• Educate students in signed English of words, alphabet and numbers, if applicable.
• Job coach at the student's worksite.
• To record the student's progress in academic and behavioral areas as directed.
• Maintain data privacy and confidentiality of students.
• Alert professional staff about any specific situation that may need documentation.
• Attend IEP meetings at teacher's request.
• Assist with periodic reports.
• To provide assistance for the health and physical needs of students and carry out plans as directed. Health needs may include:
• Tube feeding, stomas, catheterizing.
• Handling seizures and other medical emergencies.
• Administering medications authorized by the school nurse.
• Assisting in carrying out the physical and occupational therapy plan.
• Physical needs may include:
• Toileting, diapering, other personal hygiene needs.
• Feeding and giving liquids.
• Lifting, carrying, and transporting students.
• Miscellaneous duties as directed by the teacher, including:
• Prepare audiovisual material and operate equipment.
• Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards.
• Assist substitute teachers and/or paraprofessionals in orienting them to the programs.
• Assist students using computers.
• Attend trainings and/or workshops as required.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Start Date:

Immediate

The Fergus Falls Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR at agriffin or call 218‑998‑0544, ext. 9010.

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment; each case is considered on its individual merits. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

Fergus Falls Public Schools are a tobacco‑free workplace.