Paraeducator Job Coach

Internal consideration

Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on July 13, 2026.

Para educator Job Coach

Monday-Friday, 6 hours per day, student contact days

Fall 2026

$24.54 per hour

Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators - .isd
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• A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
  • An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
  • Two years of post‑secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
  • Passing score on Para Educator test. (For more information on the Para Pro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
• Clean driving record and successful completion of District Transportation Training
• Ability to drive in district vehicle as part of daily schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to work with all student disability areas in school‑and community‑based settings
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans
• Ability to use basic technology with minimal supports, including tablets or laptops for off‑site data collection
• Ability to gather and maintain accurate program and student data
• Completion of any required training necessary for the position.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Education)
• Experience working as a job coach or employment support worker
• Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, specifically teens and young adults
• Experience and/or training in behavior management

• Independently supervise the learning of students on community‑based worksites per direction of the work coordinator
• Support the learning of students in the area of general workplace skills, including communication
• Act as liaison between employer and district work coordinator
• Provide assistance to the work coordinator by performing such duties as:
  • Implementing Work Based Learning Training Plans and assisting with the adaptation/modification of the work environment as directed by the work coordinator
  • Preparing worksite schedules
  • Organizing support materials for assigned students
  • Assisting with classroom activities while in the school setting
• Assist educational staff in performing duties to meet the specific needs of students including, but not limited to:
  • Redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms and on worksites
  • Assisting in the physical movement of students
  • Assisting students with personal care needs, as needed, including emergency medication administration, toileting
  • Driving students to and from community or district‑based worksites
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that student needs are met by communicating with other staff about student needs
• Monitor and document the educational progress of students by performing evaluations of student progress and needs
• Record data pertaining to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting at all times
• Other related duties as assigned

May be regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.