Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 196•Echo Park, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Echo Park Elementary School. The role involves working 6.25 hours per day for a 10-month calendar, with daily hours from 9:05 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. The effective date of employment is the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The job summary and qualifications are detailed in an attached document. The position is responsible to the Building Principal. Compensation is based on the RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V, according to the contractual agreement for the 2026-27 contract, with Step 1 at $22.01/hour, Step 2 at $23.36/hour, and Step 3 at $24.69/hour. Employees in this classification receive a $1.00 per hour differential in addition to their hourly base rate. The district is committed to the mission of educating, developing, and inspiring students for lifelong success, with core values centered on students, empathy, integrity, and high expectations. The culture fosters collaboration, inclusivity, engagement, and belonging, inspiring a love of learning. The vision is to provide desired experiences by developing the whole student, honoring diverse needs and cultures, and engaging students in academics, arts, and athletics (Triple A philosophy). District 196 is a large public school district in Minnesota serving over 29,000 students and employing over 4,000 individuals. It has been recognized as one of America's Best-in-State Employers. The district includes various school levels and special education programs.