Special Education Paraprofessionals

Position Type:Paraprofessional/Special EducationDate Posted:6/16/2025Location:VariousClosing Date:Open until filledThese are job level 4 ($21.50-$21.88/hour), school term, variable hours per day positions to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. Special education paraprofessionals work under the direction of a teacher and a building administrator. They work with one or more students with various types of disabilities. Duties may include and are not limited to assisting students with academics, helping to lift students, assist with physical needs such as toileting, and addressing behavior and/or emotional needs.This position does not require a license, however, 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 (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits); 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.Bemidji Community Education is offering free testing and free practice tests from now until Dec. 31, 2025. Contact Community Ed today to get started on your practice exams and take the test to be on your way to joining our staff!For information about the ParaPro exam go to: ParaproCollege transcripts or assessment results must be attached to the online application to be considered for a position.Please attach a cover letter, resume, and transcripts or ParaPro results to the online application.Attachment(s):Para-Secretary Agreement