Paraprofessional: Special Education

Paraprofessional:
Special Education

New Prague (MN) Middle School – New Prague, Minnesota

Job : 5741703

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.10 Per Hour

Special Education Paraprofessional – Middle School

Support student morning transportation from 7:00am to 2:30pm.

Job Summary: Assist students with disabilities who need support to access the curriculum and benefit from their educational placement.

The responsibilities of a special education paraprofessional foster and nurture a positive learning environment for all students. A special education paraprofessional has the ability to work with a variety of disabilities that affect student communication needs, behavioral performance, self-care skills, and academic supports. Under the supervision of a special education teacher, the paraprofessional is responsible to carry out appropriate student interventions, accommodations, and modifications.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license

Previous experience in working with children, specifically with disabilities, preferred.

• Knowledge and ability to apply basic computer, math and language skills
• Ability to work well with students and staff
• Ability to work with children of various ability levels
• Knowledge of district discipline policy
• Knowledge and application of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training if required by the position
• Position requires exercising confidentiality in handling district information

I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.