special ed paraprofessional – 6.5 hours/day (Rutherford)

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools! 

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We’re proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same – our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It’s why people join our team and it’s why they stay here.

Job title:  Special Ed Paraprofessional – Rutherford Elementary

Job Summary:  Special Education Paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs. Transferring/lifting of students may be required.  Preferred candidate will have experience working with special needs students.

Requirements: 

In order to work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, you must meet the state requirement of being Highly Qualified within 10 days of your first day of work. To be considered Highly Qualified, you must have ONE of the following:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree, or

2. An Associates Degree, or

3. 60+ credits of post-secondary education, or

4. A passing score on the ParaPro Exam.

Please be prepared to submit documentation in support of your qualifications. Acceptable documentation includes transcripts from the college/university or a copy of the ParaPro Exam report.

Important Update:
We can offer a strictly limited 10-day grace period to submit the necessary documents or pass the ParaPro Exam. Stillwater Area Public Schools will pay for you to take the ParaPro Test if you take it through the Harmony Learning Center.   However, if you are unable to furnish highly qualified documents or unable to pass the test within the 10-day period, your employment with Stillwater Area Public Schools will be terminated. You are welcome to re-apply once you have passed the test.

You can contact Harmony Learning Center directly to find out more information on how to schedule the test.  Harmony Learning Center, (651) 748-6208.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Human Resources Department at humanresources@stillwaterschools.org

Hours per day:  6.5 hours per day, Monday – Friday (student contact days).

Start Date: 8/19/24

Diversity: 
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. 

Salary: Starting rate is $18.00 per hour.  

Application Procedure: Apply online 

Information about our salary and benefits can be found at: http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-contracts