What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Minnesota Valley Education District?
Position Type :
Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
Date Posted : 2 / 19 / 2025
Location : District Wide
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date : Open until filled
District :
Saint Peter Public Schools
SAINT PETER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 508
Positions open in the following schools :
Saint Peter Early Childhood Center (3.5 hours / student contact day)
South Elementary
North Elementary
Saint Peter Middle School
Saint Peter High School
Alternative Learning Classrooms
Unless otherwise indicated 6.75 hours student contact days
Starting Rate of Pay - $16.95 / hour
Positions open until filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE WRITTEN / REVISED : September 9, 2024
POSITION TITLE :
Special Education Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO :
Overall supervision of their building principal with direct supervision provided by special education teachers (case managers)
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and Experience : (Minimum Level of Education and Experience Required)
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (Minimum Competencies for Job Performance)
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma
- Experience working with PK-12 age students (preferred)
- Be capable of physically assisting students with specials needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
- Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
- Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
- Effectively communicate with individual / groups of students
- Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
- Support the Mission Statement of the district
- Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
- Attend staff and team meetings
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
- All other duties as assigned.
JOB GOAL :
Implement special education or related services for a class and / or to provide direct assistance to students and provide general student supervision.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
of Time
INCLUSIVE LEARNING SUPPORT
GENERAL STUDENT SUPERVISION
OTHER
Evaluation : Each educational support staff member's job performance shall be evaluated by his / her supervisor. The evaluation process includes day-to-day observations and such supervision / communication as is applicable to the job classification. Supervisors shall provide employees an opportunity to discuss performance. As appropriate, supervisors should discuss with employees job performance issues that require timely attention.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the district and employee and is subject to change by the district as the needs and requirements of the position change.
Salary : $17
