District Substitute Special Ed Paraprofessional

District Substitute Special Ed Paraprofessional

Owatonna School District 761, District Wide - Owatonna, Minnesota

Job : 5829508

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position Summary: Assist the classroom teacher with performing duties necessary to meet the educational, personal, physical, and behavioral needs of special education students. The Special Education Paraprofessional's primary focus is on directly serving students or in preparation for meeting the students' needs.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Associate's degree preferred. Read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Mobility and ability to lift and/or assist individuals who weigh up to 50 pounds. Hearing, speech, and sight are required. May be asked to complete the highly qualified exam.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Present information in one-to-one and small group situations to students, parents, and/or staff. Provide a variety of suggestions for working with students in the special education setting. Maintain flexibility in day-to-day dealings with staff and students. Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students. Perform duties within a tight daily schedule and with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Rate of Pay: $16.48/hour

Benefits offered for this position are as listed:

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $16.48 to $16.48 Per Hour

Job Categories: Substitute >
Substitute

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Paige Heimerman , HR Generalist
• District Office
• Email: pheimerman