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Paraprofessional- High School Center Based Special Education

Runestone Area Education District · Alexandria, MN

Posted Oct 25, 2026

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Job description

Paraprofessional Class: Special Education Paraprofessional Center Based

Building Location: Alexandria Area High School

Hours per day: 6.5

Essential Functions

Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.

Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;

Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.

Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.

Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.

This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.

This status requires: 1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate's or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Choose from 3 plan offerings

District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dental Insurance

Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Group Life Insurance paid for by the District

Long-Term Disability

Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No cost to employees

Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):

Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Aflac offerings:

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Accident

Ben Extend

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