Special Education Paraprofessional - SAIL Program; Winona, MN

Special Education Paraprofessional – SAIL Program (Winona, MN)

Employment Date:
January 5, 2026

Location: Winona, MN

Rate of Pay: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour based on experience. Full benefits package available.

School Year: 2025‑2026 – Full time during the 9‑month school year.

• High school diploma or equivalent and meets the Minnesota Certified Para Pro Assessment (provided by HVED); or Associates Degree or higher
• Certified in Safey Care (training provided)
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs
• Experience and skills in instructional role, use of technology, and interpersonal communications
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and/or parents verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervising teacher
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Assisting teachers in teaching duties and general responsibilities such as organizing teaching manuals, providing instructional support, rendering reinforcement activities, etc.
• Performing clerical tasks such as maintaining student attendance records, filing student information and progress reports, making copies, creating bulletin boards, etc.
• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and student participation.
• Administering tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Collaborating with supervising teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Monitoring special education students (in classroom, field trips, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

FLSA: non‑exempt

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 12 school districts and 2 charter schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota. HVED also offers Setting IV Behavior Programs, programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (
SPECTRUM
), and an Alternative Learning Center. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts.