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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