• Working Title:

  Paraprofessional-Intermittent

• Job Class:

  Special Education Program Assistant

• Agency:

  Mn State Academies
• + •Job ID•: 95590 + •Location•: Faribault + •Telework Eligible•: No + •Full/Part Time•: Intermittent + •Regular/Temporary•: Unlimited + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 07/17/2026 + •Closing Date•: 12/11/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: Mn State Academies / Mn State Acads-Insuff Wk Tm + •Division/Unit•: Minnesota State Academies / MSAB Intermittent Staff + •Work Shift/Work Hours•: Day Shift + •Days of Work•: Monday - Friday + •Travel Required•: No + •

Salary Range:

• $24.54 / hourly +
• Classified Status
• : Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep +
• FLSA Status
• : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
• The work you'll do is more than just a job.
• At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Applications received in response to this announcement will be used fill Intermittent SEPA-Paraprofessional vacancies at the MN State Academy for the Blind. Applicants submitting resumes to this announcement will be in a pool of candidates considered throughout the school year for substitute SEPA positions as they become available. Intermittent employees are called in on an as needed basis to fill behind absent staff. This position is not benefit eligible. This position provides substitute paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. + Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to blind/visually impaired students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

• Minimum Qualifications
• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or An associate's or higher degree; or A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Paraeducator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

+ Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting as a caregiver. + Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans and to maintain records and documentation. + Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Knowledge of multi-challenged/blind/visually impaired students and educational practices + Experience working with blind/visually impaired students in an educational setting.
• Physical Requirements
• + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and to be able to sit, stand and walk throughout a workday.
• Additional Requirements
• This position requires successful completion of the following: + Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.