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Marshall public school lists this Park Side Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional opportunity in marshall, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
9/28/2026
Location:
Park Side Elementary
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: In-Person, Park Side Elementary School
FTE: 1.0 FTE, 175 Day Contract
Shift: Day Shift, Up to 7 Hours Per Day
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Weekend Work: No
Travel Required: No
Salary: $17.50 - $18.85 Per Hour
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Marshall Public Schools is seeking applications for the position of Special Education Paraprofessional for the school year. This position is located at Park Side Elementary School serving students in grades K-1.
This position will also serve as a bus rider as/when needed.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Special Education Paraprofessional provides assistance to special education and general education teachers in providing assistance & support to special education students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Interacts with students according to their Individualized Education Program plan
Implements behavior plans as directed
Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior
Assists individual students as needed with skill development in dressing, eating, toileting, grooming, and other daily living activities
Recognize and respond to critical medical symptoms of students under the direction of the licensed school nurse
Assist in transfers, mobility, and positioning of students as directed by special education staff
Assist student in utilizing communication device/tools as directed by special education staff
Assists, monitors, and guides students to complete tasks
Assists the student in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, social skills, and recreational skills
Implements approved de-escalation techniques
Responsible to document delivery of services in written logs, behavior charts, etc
Promotes a safe learning environment
Provides supervision of students before and after school, recess and lunch
Supports student needs on special education bus routes as necessary
Models and assists students in utilizing social skills, turn taking, sportsmanship, and cooperative learning
Provide assistance to teachers as directed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to demonstrate confidentiality
Ability to be flexible as student needs, schedules, and daily duties may change
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff
Ability to physically restrain student with help of others if behavior escalates to dangerous level
Ability to physically move about the building and maintain pace of students Paraprofessional Job Description
Ability to interpret information, data, and instructions that are provided in written, oral, or schedule form
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing
Ability to utilize basic technology
Ability to complete Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE: High School Diploma or GED
Ability to attain Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status
MPS BENEFITS: Sick Leave/Earned Sick and Safe Time
Personal Leave
10 Paid Holidays
Insurance Offerings: Health, Dental, Life Insurance
PERA Contribution
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online by visiting and completing the online application.
Contact Human Resources at or with any questions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, walk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. The employee may be frequently required to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or lift students from wheelchairs, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Inside and/or outside climactic environment: occasionally subjected to extremes of temperature.
Marshall, MN is located in Southwest Minnesota and is a regional hub for the southwest corner of the state. Marshall is also the home to Southwest Minnesota State University and several national and global industries, including the Schwan Food Company, Ralco, and US Bank.
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It is the policy of Marshall Public Schools to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Attachment(s): Paraprofessional Job Description.pdf
Worksite address
marshall, MN, 56258, US
Who can apply
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