Special Education Paraprofessional - Student Specific

Position Type:

Paraprofessionals/Special Education Student Specific Setting III ParaprofessionalDate Posted:

3/2/2026

Location:

Rockridge AcademyClosing Date:

04/16/2026Special Education Paraprofessional~Student SpecificRockridge Academy31.25 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 8:00am to 2:45pm

Starting Wage:

$20.45- $23.02/hr + BenefitsJoin the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist special education students, frequently one student, with instruction, food service, transportation, safety, behavior, community activities, and related issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalentExperience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the

ParaPro AssessmentDesirable Qualifications:

Ability to work cooperatively with children and adultsAbility to effectively communicate with, and establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and communityAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to observe and record accuratelyAbility to understand and accurately correct student assignmentsAbility to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service coursesDemonstrated ability to work positively with students with disabilities and under the supervision of a special education teacher

Additional Information:

The position will end when the student changes schools, graduates or leaves ISD 709 In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement ArrangementSingle Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annuallyFamily Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annuallyDental PlanSingle Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)Family Coverage District pays 25% of PremiumLife InsuranceDistrict provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance Long Term DisabilityDistrict-provided at no cost to employeeFlexible Spending AccountsEmployees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care AccountsRetirementThe District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.

Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time OffEach bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 218-336-8722.Attachment(s):

Student Specific Para.pdf