Special Education Paraeducator, ESY

JobID:

1600

Position Type:

ESY SPED/ESY SPED

Paraprofessional Date Posted:

3/25/2026

Location:

SW Metro Intermediate District 288 The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has openings for Special Education Paraeducators, Extended School Year at various programs across our district. SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:

Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a supervising teacher. Performs support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of students with special needs. Paraprofessionals may be working with students on an individual basis or in small groups.

Locations, Dates & Times:

In addition to working 6/22-7/16, ESY Paras will also work 6/15-6/16 and one work day post summer programming (7/17 or 7/20). River Valley Education Center

• Jordan, MN Dates:

  June 22
• July 16th Monday
• Thursday; 7:45-12:45pm 401 Building
• Chaska, MN 7:45-12:45pm

Dates:

June 22

• July 16th Monday
• Thursday; 7:45-12:45pm Waseca Central

• Waseca, MN Dates:

  June 22
• July 16th Monday
• Thursday; 7:45-12:45pm

Pay & Benefits:

The pay rate range for this position is $20.54

• 24.

75/hr. Current Paras will be paid their hourly rate of pay provided they are performing services described in the MSEA contract. Benefits include : PERA (Pension Plan)

Qualifications:

Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits) OR an Associate degree (or higher) OR the successful completion of the Paraeducator training and assessments (District funded). Experience in working with students with significant disabilities is preferred, but not required. Must pass a background check. Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality and using good discretion.

Application Procedure:

Apply Online at https://www.applitrack.com/cseced/onlineapp/

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.