Special Education Paraprofessional - SPECTRUM Program; Winona, MN
Job in
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, 55987, USA
Listed on 2026-05-23
Listing for:
Hiawatha Valley Education District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-23
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
11/21/2025
Location:
HVED - Winona Mall
Date Available:
SY
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented Special Education Paraprofessional for the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) SPECTRUM Program. This position is full-time during the 9-month School Year.
Location:
Winona, MN
EMPLOYMENT DATE: January 5, 2026
RATE OF PAY: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour based experience. Benefits package available.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High-school diploma or equivalent and meets Minnesota Certified Para Pro Assessment (provided by HVED), or Associates Degree or higher degree
- Certified in Safety 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 their teaching duties and other 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.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and student participation
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom
- Collaborates 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
- Monitors special education students (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota:
Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has one Setting IV Behavior Programs that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. In addition, HVED provides 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 in southeast Minnesota.
Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!
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