About this opportunity
Sauk Rapids Fire Department lists this Temporary Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional opportunity in sauk rapids, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/10/2026
Location:
Rice Elementary School
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
POSTING #: 3595
WORK HOURS:
6.5 hours per day (8:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.), Monday through Friday, from approximately August 31 through December 8, 2026.
JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include:
1. Assist student(s) with special needs throughout the school day with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs
2. Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety
3. Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma
2. Highly Qualified per MDE requirements for special education paraprofessionals*
3. Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations
4. Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds
5. Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team
*Attach passing exam scores from either the ParaPro / ParaEducator or college transcripts to your application.
SALARY and BENEFITS:
Salary based on the School Support Employees AgreementLevel VI from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour.
Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:
- Health, Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)
DEADLINE:
Applications accepted online at until filled.
Applications will be reviewed beginning August 17, 2026.
NOTE:
Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
Worksite address
sauk rapids, MN, 56379, US
Who can apply
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