Temporary Special Education Level V Paraprofessional

POSTING #: 3602

WORK HOURS:
6.5 hours per day (8:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.), Monday through Friday, beginning immediately through approximately October 9, 2026 with the possibility of extended time.

• JOB DUTIES:
• Duties may include:
• Assist student(s) with special needs in the classroom (i.e. behavior management, social skills, crisis intervention and instruction in basic skills)
• Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma
• Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals*
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team

*Attach passing exam scores from either the ParaPra / ParaEducator or college transcripts to your application.

SALARY and BENEFITS:
Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement Level V from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour.

• Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:
• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

DEADLINE:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/employment until filled.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 28, 2026.

NOTE:
Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.