Paraprofessional - SPED Summer Programming; ECSE, K-12, DR, T+, Gen Ed Programming

Position: Paraprofessional - SPED Summer Programming (ECSE, K-12, DR, T+, Gen Ed Programming)
Position Type:
Summer Programs/Paraprofessional for ESY and Camp Propel

Date Posted:
2/17/2026

Location:
Summer Programs

Closing Date:
06/18/2026
Description:
Summer positions only
Hours vary by program (Monday - Friday) - except ECSE

No summer school on 6/19/2026

• K-5 ESY: 7.25 hours/day
• 6 - 12 ESY: 4.25 hours/day
• Camp Propel: 6.25 hours/day
• SpEd Student Support in 6-12 Summer Programs (Middle School Academy, High School Credit Recovery, or Freshman Academy): 5.25 hours/day
• Transition Plus ESY: 4.25 hours/day
• Dakota Ridge ESY (large group): 6.25 hours/day
• Dakota Ridge ESY (small group): 5.25 hours/day
• ECSE ESY: 7 hours/day (No Fridays, Thursdays hours can vary)

Effective Date of Employment:
Dates of Employment Vary by Program

No summer school on 6/19/2026

• K-12 ESY: 6/15/26 - 6/26/26
• Camp Propel: 6/15/26 - 6/26/26
• SpEd Student Support in 6-12 Summer Programs (Middle School Academy, High School Credit Recovery, or Freshman Academy): 6/8/26 - 6/26/26
• Transition Plus ESY: 6/15/26 - 6/26/26
• Dakota Ridge ESY (large group) : 6/15/26 - 6/26/26
• Dakota Ridge ESY (small group) : 7/6/26 - 7/17/26
• ECSE ESY: 6/15/26 - 6/25/26 and 7/6/26 - 7/9/26

Note:

Applicants will be able to indicate summer programing preferences (age level, building, program, etc.) during the application process.

Final date to receive applicationss:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates:
Apply on-line trict
196.org

Qualifications:

High School diploma.

Effective behavior management and health support skills, able to maintain routine in a student's day.

Effective communication and teamwork skills for interactions with staff, students, and parents.

Experience working in a center-based and inclusion setting.

Must be able to perform the essential job functions, which may include toileting, catheters, lifting, medication administration, gastric tube feedings, health tasks to support student, pool, DAPE, ability to work outside.

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.

Assist teacher/nurse in collection and maintaining data.

Ability to implement intervention strategies developed by licensed staff.

Implement behavior intervention plans.

Implement health plans.

Assist with crisis interventions and discipline.

Have knowledge of effective sensory activities.

Instruct individual students following programs designed by lead teacher.

Assist with independent study.

Reinforce lessons with small groups of students.

Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsible To:
ESY Coordinators/ESY Leads

Compensation:
Per the Memorandum of Understanding,
Internal applicants:
Will be paid their hourly wage plus an additional $3.00/hour. Student contact hours.
External applicants:
Will be paid $16.50/hour, plus an additional $3.00/hour for a total hourly rate of $19.50/hour

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

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