• Paraprofessional

    Posted: 11/30/2025

    • Position Type:
        Support Staff - Pupil/Instructional/Instructional Assistant - SPED
       
    • Date Posted:
        10/1/2025
       
    • Location:
        Pinecrest Elementary
       
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      Paraprofessional/Pupil Support Assistant, Special Education 

      POSITION PURPOSE
      Paraprofessionals in ISD 200 empower students to achieve their best by supporting them academically, emotionally and behaviorally to maximize their learning experience.  

      Location & Position:
      Pinecrest Elementary School - LEAP Program (Setting 3 ASD/DCD Centerbased Classroom)

      Hours:
      • 6.25 hours/day (plus 30 minute unpaid lunch) for the 2025-2026 school year. (Hours anticipated to be 5.75 beginning 2026-2027 school year)
      • Start and end times vary based on location and student need 
      • Student contact days only
      RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
      • Assisting the licensed teacher in providing instructional reinforcement, accommodations and managing student educational progress in the classroom
      • Assist with data collection and behavior management techniques to ensure student success
      • Assist and support student learning with academics, social/emotional needs, and interpersonal skills
      • Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, dressing, as needed
      • Assist special education teacher in implementing district policies and procedures including but not limited to emergency procedures, data collection, positive behavior supports and non-violent crisis intervention as directed
      • Reinforce instruction through small group or individual activities
      • Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, student assignments, behavior regulation 
      • Supervising and assisting students during lunch, arrival/departure from school, and other daily needs
      • Maintain a high level of respect, equity for all and confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and families
      • Perform other duties as assigned

      QUALIFICATIONS
      • Must meet one of the following requirements:
        • at least two years of qualifying college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education, or;
        • an associates or higher degree, with qualifying course work, or;
        • a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment. 
      • Proficient in oral and written communication skills
      • Ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administrators
      • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight and support students with activities of daily living
      • Proficient in organizational skills 
      • Ability to be punctual in reporting to work and for assigned duties during the day
      COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
      - Starting pay: $20.96 per hour; Paraprofessional Master Agreement  on District website for more details.
      - Benefits are listed in the Paraprofessional Master Agreement
      - Paid Holidays and time off   

      Apply on line at http://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/employment
      If you have questions, contact Marcia Walker, Special Education Supervisor
      mwalker@isd200.org  or 651-480-7009

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