Special Education Paraprofessional K-12-Long Term Substitute

Special Education Paraprofessional K-12 Long Term Substitute

Join to apply for the Special Education Paraprofessional K-12-Long Term Substitute role at Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194.

• Serve as a contributing member of the special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on‑task.
• Provide supports to enhance student success and independence through implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
• Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Promote a positive learning environment and advocate for student needs.
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and classmates.
• Support development of individual communication, social and functional skills.
• Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self‑regulation and behavior de‑escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing safe restraint procedures when required.
• Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, assisting students with adaptive equipment.
• Accompany students during school‑related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle.
• Support activities of daily living (assisting with eating/feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, and toileting/diapering).
• Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
• AA degree (minimum of 60 college credits) or successful Para Pro test or Para Educator Assessment required.

6.25 hours per day / Monday – Friday
31.25 hours per week
Start/End Time – TBD
Starts 1/20/26 and Ends TBD

Position is in the LEAF bargaining unit (Lakeville Education Assistants Federation). Classified in the LEAF Contract as a B‑2‑1 / $19.85 – $24.05 per hour depending on experience.

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
• Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance.
• Health benefits include:
  • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
  • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
  • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
  • Wellness rewards program.
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non‑instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
• Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education