Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional; AM

Job in Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, 55372, USA

Listing for: Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, Child Development/Support
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21.05 - 24.35 USD Hourly USD 21.05 24.35 HOUR

Position: Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional (AM)

Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional (AM)

Job
• Date Posted: 6/30/2026
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Date Available:

09/14/2026

Hours:

3.25 hours per day, Monday to Friday, AM shift.

Compensation: $21.05 - $24.35 per hour - Category C (2025-26 rates).

Qualifications

Qualifications include one of the following:
Associates Degree or higher; 60 college semester credits; “Highly qualified” status through completion of Para Educator or Para Pro exam.

Candidates without one of these qualifications will need to pass the Para Educator exam within 30 days of hire.

Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).
Ability to work with students with mild to severe disabilities.
Must employ interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Reporting

Reports to:

Assistant Director of Early Learning

Job Goals

Provide support to the special education staff with educationally related activities and help students with support in different subject areas; monitor, direct, and support students in other school settings as needed.

Performance Responsibilities

Support and monitor students in educational settings.

Provide teacher support; objective observation, data keeping, and prepare and organize materials.

Assist in implementing successful student programs as designed by special education staff.

Assist with personal care needs of individual students, as needed.

Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and value systems among students and families.

Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or supervising teacher, specific to special education.

Terms of Employment

As per the MSEA collective bargaining agreement.

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