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Paraprofessional - Alternative to Suspension

Spring Lake Park Schools
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose -- "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview

A Paraprofessional at Spring Lake Park High School, helping to support Behavior Specialist teachers and students in grades 7-12 to create and carry out behavior plans for both Special Education and non-Special Education students.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to...

  • under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist, implementing behaviors plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior;
  • performing general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with emotional/behavior issues is essential;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications

Necessary qualifications include...

  • hold a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • complete 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receive a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment;
    • The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained
    • Please contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010;
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.
  • Ability to pass pre-work physical and PCA testing.
Working Conditions

Physical demands of this position include:

  • ability to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • potential physical restraint of students

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary

Group

Paraprofessionals

Position

Paraprofessional

Rate of Pay

$20.75-$24.20/hr

Benefits

Sick Leave, 403(b), medical, dental, life, LTD.

Other

Additional $0.75/hr differential if employee hold's a bachelor's degree

How To Apply

Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx. Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant - Student Support Services, at cstein@district16.org or 763-600-5081.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Salary : $21 - $24

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