Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

2d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Deerwood Elementary School, working 6.25 hours per day on a 10-month calendar, from 7:25 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. The effective date of employment is the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The application deadline is July 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Interested candidates should apply online at www.district196.org. The role involves assisting teachers and students, implementing intervention and behavior plans, and supporting students in various settings, including outdoors and potentially in a pool or DAPE environment. The district emphasizes a mission of educating, developing, and inspiring students for lifelong success, with core values centered on students, empathy, integrity, and high expectations. The culture fosters inclusivity, engagement, and belonging, promoting a love of learning. The vision is to provide desired experiences by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures, engaging students through 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 staff members.

Requirements

High School diploma AND two years of college OR Associate's degree OR MN passing score on the ParaEducator test.
Effective behavior management and health support skills, able to maintain routine in a student's day.
Effective communication and teamwork skills for interactions with staff, students, and parents.
Experience working in a center-based and inclusion setting.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions, which may include toileting, catheters, lifting, medication administration, gastric tube feedings, health tasks to support student, pool, DAPE, ability to work outside.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in communication with staff, parents, and students.
Assist teacher/nurse in collection and maintaining data.
Ability to implement intervention strategies developed by licensed staff.
Implement behavior intervention plans.
Implement health plans.
Assist with crisis interventions and discipline.
Have knowledge of effective sensory activities.
Instruct individual students following programs designed by lead teacher.
Assist with independent study.
Reinforce lessons with small groups of students.
Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions.