Paraeducator - Special Education

Date Posted: 4/29/2026

Special Education Para educator – Orono High School

• Provide supervision to students in high school special education program.
• Support student academic needs, as well as social, emotional, and self-care needs in a variety of settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with other paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.

• This is a six and a half (6.5) hour per day position for 170 days/year.
• Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entails lifting, bending, and twisting in various settings.
• Be a motivated, self‑starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• A high level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities is essential.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must also have a minimum of 60 semester credits from an institute of higher education, hold an Associate's degree, or obtain a passing score on the Pareeducator assessment.

Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Special Education Para

Hourly Wage: $18.94 - $20.02

• Single Health: 90% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
• Family Health: 75% Covered by District
• Dental:
  Partial Coverage by District
• Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Holidays: 6 Paid Holiday/Year

• Pay Differential: $1.95/hour
• Longevity Career Increment
• Annual TSA Match: $500

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)