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Orono Public Schools

Special Education Paraeducator - Long term substitute (9/1/26-10/20/2026)

Pay: $42,816/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Orono, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$40,938 / year median in Maine

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Openings as of 7/18/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 7/18/2026 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 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

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 Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/18/2026 12:18:29 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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