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Special Education Paraprofessional

Willmar Public Schools
Willmar, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Position Type :

Support Staff / Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted : 12 / 30 / 2024

Location : Roosevelt Elementary

Closing Date : until filled

Vacancy Notice

December 30, 2024

Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Paraprofessional.

The Special Education Paraprofessional plays a vital role in supporting students with unique needs by providing assistance in areas such as academic growth, behavior management, mobility, self-care, communication, and social development. This position ensures students can fully engage and thrive in the classroom environment.

Position

Special Education Paraprofessional

Location

Roosevelt Elementary

Rate of Pay

17.00 per hour

Hours Per Day

Schedule (Approximately)

8 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM

Working Days per Year

173 (follows the school calendar)

Benefits

Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.

  • 8,888.08 Health Insurance Contribution
  • 25,000 Life Insurance Policy
  • 500 403b Matching Contribution
  • Pension Plan - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association
  • Multiple Voluntary Benefits including :

Short Term Disability

  • Long Term Disability
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Medical Bridge
  • Accident Coverage
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Theft
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Personal Leave - 2 Days

  • Sick Leave / Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
  • Bargaining Unit

    AFSCME - Special Education Paraprofessionals

  • Master Agreement - Special Education
  • Qualifications Required

  • Highly Qualified Status (Two year degree or higher, 60 college credits toward a degree, or a passing score on the MN approved ParaEducator exam (offered upon hire within the district))
  • Basic child development educational background or knowledge preferred
  • Willingness to work with and show respect for students with special needs.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, patience, and flexibility.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to follow the teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
  • Testing Required

    All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.

    How to Apply

    Apply On-Line : Click Here

    Closing Date

    Open until filled

    Attachment(s) :

  • Special Ed Para Job Description.docx
  • Sped Para Posting
  • Salary : $17

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