Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Job Savage area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based (Multiple Openings)

Overview

Special Education Paraprofessional
- Center Based (Multiple Openings)

Date Posted: 6/12/2026
Location:

Prior Lake High School
Date Available:

09/08/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional
- Center Based (Multiple Positions) — Prior Lake High School. Begins: 09/10/2026. Onboarding:
Week of 08/31/2026. 7.5 hrs/day (7 hours paid, plus 0.5 hour unpaid lunch). Student contact days. $21.05 - $24.35 per hour (2025-26 rates), plus single health insurance and district contribution toward single dental insurance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
Dental Insurance:
Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
Life Insurance:
Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

Qualifications

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.

Reports to:

Building Principal and Assistant Director of Special Education

Job Goals:
Provide support to the special education staff with educationally related activities and helps students with support in different subject areas: monitors/directs and supports 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.

Application Procedure

Apply online

Postings current as of 6/17/2026 3:28:00 PM CST.

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