Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 196•Echo Park, MN

5d•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 on 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. The compensation is based on the RAVE Clerical Association, Wage Group V, according to the 2026-27 contract, with a starting wage of $22.01/hour for Step 1. Employees in this classification receive a $1.00 per hour differential. Benefits are available to eligible new employees from their first day of active employment and include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups may also receive vacation, holidays, or personal leave. The school district is committed to 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 is one of the largest employers in Dakota County with over 4,000 employees. It has been recognized as one of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times. The district operates numerous schools and learning centers, including a K-12 special education school and a special education program for young adults.