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Paraeducator, Special Services 26-27 School Year
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Shakopee Public School
Shakopee, MN (In Person)
$50,273 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Openings as of 6/21/2026
Paraeducator, Special Services 26-27
School Year JobID:
6646Position Type:
Paraeducator/Special Education ParaeducatorDate Posted:
6/8/2026Location:
DistrictDate Available:
ImmediateClosing Date:
Open Until FilledDescription:
The Shakopee School District is currently looking for Special Education Paraeducators for the 26-27 school year. This position works 6.75 hours a day on student days.Pay & Benefits:
Compensation Range:
$21.34- $27.00 per hour, based on experience. Plus an additional $.50/hr for highly qualified Para's. A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following
- Medical Insurance Dental Insurance
HSA&VEBA
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 7 paid holidays. PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association)
- 7.5% district contribution 403(B) plan
- 2.
Job Summary:
A special education paraprofessional, under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, provides direct and indirect support to students with special needs. This position must also demonstrate understanding of individual and unique characteristics of students with disabilities and assist them with their special education needs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: Serve as a contributing member of the special education team. Implement individual student behavior plans including providing positive reinforcement, assisting with self-regulation and behavior de-escalation, assisting students to transition from general education classrooms and other school settings when behaviors are interfering with learning, and implementing physical restraint procedures when required. Support academic programs designed by special and general education teachers including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/reviewing material, and keeping students on task. Provide feedback to special education teachers about general education class activities, assignments, student participation and behavior. Provide supports and to enhance student success and foster independence through the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) accommodations and modifications. Taking notes in class, reading materials out loud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational skills, etc). Promote a positive learning environment. Collect student data as directed by the special education teacher. Assist students with mobility which may include toileting/changing diapers, lifting and transferring students, helping with dressing, and assisting students with adaptive equipment. Accompany students during school-related community outings which may include driving a district vehicle. Support activities of daily living including assisting with feeding/eating, hygiene, dressing skills and toileting/diapering Maintain student and family data privacy and confidentiality. Assists with bus arrival, departure, monitoring and riding as indicated on the IEP and/or as neededQualifications:
High school diploma required. Highly qualified designation required or ability to obtain highly qualified status within 90 days of hire. The district will provide training and support to meet highly qualified status. Highly qualified status includes one the following- 2-year degree 4-year degree 60 college credits Passing the Master Teacher assessment for Paraprofessionals or Para Pro assessment.