Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based (Multiple Openings
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Education Administration, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based
Multiple positions available at 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.
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.
Reports to:
Building Principal and Assistant Director of Special Education
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.
- Assists with personal care needs of individual students, as needed.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and value systems among students and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or supervising teacher, specific to special education.
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