Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 196•Cedar Park, MN

5d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Cedar Park Elementary School - STEM. The role involves working 6.25 hours per day on a 10-month calendar, from 9:10 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. The effective date of employment is the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The application deadline is August 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Applications are accepted online at www.district196.org for both internal and external candidates. 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 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 the paraprofessional classification receive a $1.00 per hour differential in addition to their hourly base rate. The district's mission is to educate, develop, and inspire 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 experiences desired by students, families, and employees 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 public school district of choice serving over 29,000 students and 160,000 residents across multiple cities, making it the third largest school district in Minnesota and a major employer in Dakota County with over 4,000 employees. It has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-in-State Employers. The district operates numerous schools and learning centers, including K-12 special education schools and programs for young adults. District 196 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age, or genetic information. Specific contacts are provided for Title IX and non-discrimination policy inquiries.