Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional - Mandan Middle School

Mandan Public School District MANDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL - MANDAN, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job : 5893250
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking to hire a Special Education Paraprofessional for the  school year. This position is full time and follows the school calendar. Full benefit package is included for employees working 30 or more hours/week.

Position Type: Full-Time; 9 month

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $19.87 - $23.27 per hour

• Under basic supervision, assists Mandan Public School students with programing special education in school classrooms with educational programs and special assignments, and provides assistance to teachers as needed to provide a positive learning and socialization environment for the students.

• Assists functionally disadvantaged or students with cognitive delays in educational programs, specialized direct services, special assignments, and individual assistance; provides assistance to Teachers as requested; performs duties within scope of authority, and in compliance with MPS policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Works with students with profound and complex physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities; assists students with special physical needs and emotional disturbances to function effectively and interact in a group educational environment.
• Supervises, instructs, monitors, and communicates with students; conducts exercises to help students achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Assists with supervising students, and assists in maintaining good student behavior; guides students to stay on task in work and play activities; alerts teacher to student’s special behavioral and learning issues.
• Assists students with learning tasks and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assists with development of individual learning plans, class lesson plans, and special events; assists with planning, preparation, development and distribution of classroom materials.
• Monitors student behavior and documents special issues and problems; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assists with clerical duties and record keeping as needed.
• Communicates with students, and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists with individual and small group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Supervises students in a variety of settings including classrooms in a group or one-on-one, during mealtimes, and on the playground to maintain student safety; enforces District policies and rules of conduct and reports behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to teacher or principal.
• Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public Schools and the general public by demonstratingcourteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and School staff; maintainsabsolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and School information; followscompliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Reports To:

• Building Principal

• High School Diploma or GED

• MPS policies and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Safety rules and regulations.
• Personal computers, and specialized software applications for educational systems.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs.
• Maintaining composure, and working effectively in classroom and school facility environments.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with students, using patience, understanding, and caring.
• Assisting students to improve behavior and socialization skills.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
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