Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

About STMA Schools We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs more than 750 employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district comprises one primary school for kindergarten students, three elementary schools for grades 1‑4, two middle schools for grades 5‑8, and one high school for grades 9‑12.

Responsible for working with students with disabilities to meet the academic, behavioral, and physical needs identified in the goals, supports, or services of the IEP in either an individual or small‑group setting under the direction of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or bus service personnel. Maintain confidentiality of student and family information as required under FERPA.

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026 Contract: 183 days Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:20‑3:20, including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break

FTE: 0.8125 (32.5 hours per week)

Salary: $21.15–$21.63 per hour

Benefits include medical coverage (options for VEBA, HSA, or FSA), dental coverage, life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts. This position may be combined with other benefits‑eligible positions to reach full‑time benefits eligibility.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years of postsecondary education or successful completion of a valid and reliable formal assessment as identified by the school district or state; ability to work with staff and an educational team to provide services to students with disabilities; prior experience working with students or adults with disabilities preferred.

Please apply online and address application materials to Whitney Weber, Assistant Director of Special Education, District Office.

St. Michael‑Albertville School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. STMA Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

If any employee or applicant needs assistance with any aspect of the application or benefits process, please contact us and alternative formats will be made available upon request.

• Whitney Weber, Assistant Director of Special Education
• District Office
• Phone:  ext. 5170
• Email: whitneyw