Paraprofessional - SPED Summer Programming (ECSE, K-12, DR, T+, Gen Ed Programmi

Paraprofessional - SPED Summer Programming (ECSE, K-12, DR, T+, Gen Ed Programming)
JobID: 22375

Position Type: Summer Programs/ Paraprofessional for ESY and Camp Propel

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

Location: Summer Programs

Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Description
Summer positions only. Hours vary by program (Monday - Friday) — except ECSE.

No summer school on 6/19/2026.

Hours

K‑5 ESY: 7.25 hours/day

6‑12 ESY: 4.25 hours/day

Camp Propel: 6.25 hours/day

SpEd Student Support in 6‑12 Summer Programs (Middle School Academy, High School Credit Recovery, or Freshman Academy): 5.25 hours/day

Transition Plus_ESY: 4.25 hours/day

Dakota Ridge ESY (large group): 6.25 hours/day

Dakota Ridge ESY (small group): 5.25 hours/day

ECSE ESY: 7 hours/day (No Fridays, Thursdays hours can vary)

Effective Date of Employment
Dates of Employment vary by program. No summer school on 6/19/2026.

K‑12 ESY: 6/15/26 – 6/26/26

SpEd Student Support in 6‑12 Summer Programs: 6/8/26 – 6/26/26

Dakota Ridge ESY (large group): 6/15/26 – 6/26/26

Dakota Ridge ESY (small group): 7/6/26 – 7/17/26

ECSE ESY: 6/15/26 – 6/25/26 and 7/6/26 – 7/9/26

Applicants will be able to indicate summer programming preferences (age level, building, program, etc.) during the application process.

Application Deadlines
June 18, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures
Internal and External Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org

Qualifications

High School diploma AND two years of college OR Associate's degree OR MN passing score on Master Teacher assessment.

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.

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
urse 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.

Responsible To
ESY Coordinators/ESY Leads

Compensation
Per the Memorandum of Understanding,
Internal applicants will be paid their hourly wage plus an additional $3.00/hour (Student contact hours).
External applicants will be paid $16.50/hour, plus an additional $3.00/hour for a total hourly rate of $19.50/hour.

About District 196
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K‑12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, 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. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – joel.milteer@district196.org ) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment‑related discrimination and harassment.

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