Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

School-Based | Special Education | $15.00–$20.00/hour (DOE)

Join Career Links!

Career Links is seeking a flexible, dependable Paraprofessional to provide support across designated areas of a Minnesota school district. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with students with diverse learning needs and can adapt to changing classroom environments.

You will help fill staff absences throughout the district, supporting special education classrooms and students who may need additional academic, behavioral, or personal care assistance. While daily assignments may vary, 30 hours per week are guaranteed during regular Monday–Friday school weeks.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for staff absences across designated schools or areas of the district.
• Support students in special education (SPED) classrooms in either a 1:1 capacity or as a classroom paraprofessional.
• Assist students with behavioral needs, including implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and following established classroom strategies.
• Support students with academic activities, classroom routines, transitions, and social-emotional development.
• Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, as required by the assignment.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other school personnel to support student success.
• Adapt to changing assignments, student needs, and classroom environments throughout the district.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous school-based and/or behavioral support experience is required.
• Must meet Minnesota's paraprofessional highly qualified requirements through at least ONE of the following:
• • Successfully pass the Minnesota Paraeducator Competency Exam.
  • Have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university.
• Experience supporting students with special education needs, behavioral challenges, or individualized behavior plans is strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable assisting with toileting and other personal care needs when required.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviors and follow established behavior intervention strategies.
• Flexibility to work across different school locations, classrooms, and student assignments.
• Reliable attendance, strong communication skills, patience, and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow school district policies, student confidentiality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Must meet applicable school district background check and fingerprinting requirements.

What Career Links Offers

• Guaranteed 30 hours per week during regular Monday–Friday school weeks.
• Competitive hourly compensation of $15.00–$20.00, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.
• Experience working with a variety of special education classrooms and student support needs.
• Support from the Career Links team throughout your assignment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you have school-based experience, enjoy supporting students with diverse needs, and are comfortable working in a flexible, changing environment, we encourage you to apply!

Career Links is committed to connecting dedicated education professionals with meaningful opportunities through understanding, integrity, and professionalism.