Special Education Paraprofessional EBD-3
Independent School District 197, Mendota Heights, MN, United States
Job Information
Special Education Paraprofessional EBD-3
Job ID:
6063
Date Posted:
4/23/2026
Location:
Friendly Hills Middle School
Hours:
M-F 5.75 hrs/day
Wage:
$23.21-24.91 as per the Paraprofessional Agreement
Line of Authority:
Responsible to the supervising teacher
Primary Function:
To assist students with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.
Qualifications
Two or more years post‑secondary training in education or a related field or pass the Para Pro Assessment
Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (and/or up to adult‑size body weight with a two‑to‑three‑person lift).
Ability to support students' full body weight up to adult size.
Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students, including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, with effective communication skills.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Job Duties
Working with students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of skills introduced by teachers.
Assisting the teacher(s) in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on observation.
Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
Assisting and supervising students' wash‑up and toilet routines, including lifting and transferring students.
Assisting and supervising students to/from bus and in the building as needed.
Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher(s).
Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre‑employment screening.
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Special Education Paraprofessional EBD-3
Job ID:
6063
Date Posted:
4/23/2026
Location:
Friendly Hills Middle School
Hours:
M-F 5.75 hrs/day
Wage:
$23.21-24.91 as per the Paraprofessional Agreement
Line of Authority:
Responsible to the supervising teacher
Primary Function:
To assist students with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.
Qualifications
Two or more years post‑secondary training in education or a related field or pass the Para Pro Assessment
Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (and/or up to adult‑size body weight with a two‑to‑three‑person lift).
Ability to support students' full body weight up to adult size.
Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students, including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, with effective communication skills.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Job Duties
Working with students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of skills introduced by teachers.
Assisting the teacher(s) in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on observation.
Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
Assisting and supervising students' wash‑up and toilet routines, including lifting and transferring students.
Assisting and supervising students to/from bus and in the building as needed.
Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher(s).
Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre‑employment screening.
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