Paraeducator - Special Education

Paraeducator - Special Education JobID: 2117

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

4/29/2026

Location:

Orono High School

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Description: Special Education Paraeducator - Orono High School

Job Summary:

• Provide supervision to students in high school special education program.
• Support student academic needs, as well as social, emotional, and self-care needs in a variety of settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with other paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.
• Help students develop life skills.

Qualifications:

• This is a six and a half (6.5) hour per day position for 170 days/year.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entails lifting, bending, and twisting in various settings.
• Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• A high level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities is essential.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must also have a minimum of 60 semester credits from an institute of higher education, hold an Associate's degree, or obtain a passing score on the Pareducator assessment.

Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Special Education Para

COMPENSATION

Hourly Wage: $18.94-$20.02

INSURANCE

• Single Health: 90% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
• Family Health: 75% Covered by District
• Dental: Partial Coverage by District
• Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

HOLIDAYS

Holidays: 6 Paid Holiday/Year

OTHER BENEFITS

Pay Differential: $1.95/hour

Longevity Career Increment

Annual TSA Match: $500

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA

Application Procedure:

All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Contact:

Corinna Graner, Ed.S., Director of Special Services

952-449-8377 corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.us

Or

Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources

952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us