What qualifications do paraprofessionals need?

A high school diploma covers many roles. Campuses that receive Title I funds also require two years of college, an associate degree or higher, or a passing score on a state or local paraprofessional assessment. In Texas, aides usually hold an Educational Aide certificate, issued through the hiring district.

Is a paraprofessional the same as a teacher aide?

Mostly. Districts use paraprofessional, teacher aide, instructional aide and instructional assistant for similar classroom support roles. This page includes all of them.

Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts hire aides year-round, with the most openings before each semester.

Paraprofessional and teacher aide jobs in Minnesota

507 open paraprofessional and aide roles, updated every day. Classroom aide, instructional assistant and special education paraprofessional roles at school districts and charter schools. Work alongside a teacher, often with small groups or individual students.

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$20.85/hrmedian listed

Newest paraprofessional & teacher aide openings

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Brimhall Elementary SchoolRoseville Public School DistrictBrimhall Elementary · Roseville, MN · $18.44–$20.81/hr · 18h
Temporary High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at Pine Hill Elementary SchoolSouth Washington County SchoolsPine Hill Elementary · Cottage Grove, MN · From $22.70/hr · 18h
High Needs/Resource Special Ed Paraprofessional at Lake Middle SchoolSouth Washington County SchoolsLake Middle School · Cottage Grove, MN · From $22.70/hr · 18h
Instructional Support Assistant | Peter Hobart ElementarySt. Louis Park Public School Dist.Ph-Elementary · St. Louis Park, MN · $21.57–$27.34/hr · 18h
Paraprofessional/Education AssistantLionsgate AcademyMinnetonka - Minnetonka, MN 55343 · Minnetonka, MN · $19–$21/hr · 18h
Center Based ParaprofessionalLionsgate AcademyAIM - North St. Paul, MN 55109 · North St. Paul, MN · $22–$23/hr · 18h
Paraprofessional - PreKRock Ridge Public SchoolsDistrict-wide · Virginia, MN · 18h
Special Education ParaprofessionalRosemount-Apple Valley-EaganBlack Hawk Middle · Rosemount, MN · 18h
Special Education Paraprofessional K-12Lakeville Area SchoolsLake Marion Elementary · Lakeville, MN · $21.18–$25.38/hr · 1d
Setting I/II Paraprofessional - Parkview Center SchoolRoseville Public School DistrictParkview Center School · Roseville, MN · $18.44–$20.81/hr · 1d
Paraeducator MonitorNorth St. Paul-Maplewood OakdaleCastle Elementary · North Saint Paul, MN · 1d
Kid Zone Special Education ParaprofessionalLakeville Area SchoolsOak Hills Elementary · Lakeville, MN · $19.89–$24.19/hr · 1d

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School districts500
Charter schools7
Full-time192
Part-time135
Per diem75

Pay is set by each employer; the median is from roles that list an hourly rate.

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How to start

The usual path. Each employer sets its own requirements.

1
Check the bar
A high school diploma covers many roles. Title I campuses also ask for two years of college, an associate degree, or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment.
2
Apply to a district
Pick a role below and apply on the district’s own application.
3
Background check and certificate
Districts run a background check. In Texas, most aides also hold an Educational Aide certificate, which the hiring district helps you apply for.
4
Start on a campus
You are placed in a classroom or program, often special education, bilingual or early grades.

About paraprofessional & teacher aide jobs in Minnesota

What qualifications do paraprofessionals need?: A high school diploma covers many roles. Campuses that receive Title I funds also require two years of college, an associate degree or higher, or a passing score on a state or local paraprofessional assessment. In Texas, aides usually hold an Educational Aide certificate, issued through the hiring district.
Is a paraprofessional the same as a teacher aide?: Mostly. Districts use paraprofessional, teacher aide, instructional aide and instructional assistant for similar classroom support roles. This page includes all of them.
How do I apply?: Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts hire aides year-round, with the most openings before each semester.