id='p2408_'>Special Education Paraeducator - Long term substitute (9/1/26-10/20/2026) JobID: 2408
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Orono Elementary Center
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Description: Special Education Paraeducator - Orono Elementary Center (Substitute 9/1/26 - 10/20/26)
Job Summary:
- Provide supervision to students in special education at the elementary level.
- Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a special education teacher.
- Perform support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of speical needs students.
- Work individually or in small groups.
- Support students with Personal Care needs
- Collaborate with other teaching staff and paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.
- Help students develop life skills.
Qualifications:
- This is a 7 hour (6.5 hours paid) per day position for September 1, 2026 - October 20, 2026
- 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.
- Must possess high level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities.
- Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.
- Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus a minimum of 60 semester credits from an institute of higher education, hold and Associate's or Bachelor degree, or obtain a passing score on the Paraeducator assessment. Individual must have the ability to provide services to students in reading and/or math. Previous relevant experience preferred.
Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Special Education Para
COMPENSATION
Hourly Wage: $18.94-$22.23
OTHER BENEFITS
Pay Differential: $1.95/hour
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.granerorono.k12.mn.us
Or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us