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Special Education Paraprofessional, Full Time 2025-2026

Dover-Eyota High School is seeking a Special Education paraprofessional. This full-time (35 hr/week) position begins with the 2025-2026 school year. 

We value our staff and believe they have great influence on a child''s life. We’re looking for candidates who will connect with students and who are dedicated and enthusiastic about making a difference for our students and community.

Job Objective: Special Education paraprofessionals support students receiving special education services throughout the school day. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers, specialists, and other staff to provide direct instructional and/or behavioral support to students. 

Required Qualifications/ Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Ability to pass competency test OR Two-year degree

• Strong work ethic, high ethical standards, self-confidence, good time-management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication and listening skills

• Positive, professional, and collaborative with others

• Enthusiastic about working with young people

Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for being knowledgeable about all district policies and procedures

• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other staff

• Support individual and/or groups of students receiving special education services in both academic and behavioral settings

Abilities Required:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Patience with students

• Problem solving with little guidance

• Managing multiple tasks and priorities

• Ability to use Google and Google features to complete daily tasks

• Personalized Care Assistant (PCA) training is a plus and may be required for certain student assignments

This position has many benefits, including the following:

• Hourly pay $16-20, depending on experience and qualifications

• Eligible for health insurance

• Eligible for life insurance and Long-term disability

• Contribution towards pension

• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability, dental insurance, 403B, voluntary life insurance

• Collaborative and experienced special education team

• Support of training and technical assistance

• Supportive and involved community

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews may be scheduled with qualified applicants as applications are received. The position is open until filled.

Dover-Eyota is a vibrant public school district located 12 miles east of Rochester, Minnesota.  The secondary building currently serves approximately 570 students in grades 6-12 and employs a faculty committed to student success. This fall our building completed a 20 million dollar building project, which included a significant renovation of a majority of the building as well as adding four classrooms, a FACS area, expanding our music classrooms, and significant additions to our Agriculture and Industrial Technology areas. This is an example of the excellent community support our district enjoys.

To learn more about our school community, we invite you to view our school paper, The Eagle: https://sites.google.com/deschools.org/dovereyotaeaglenewspaper/home

If you have questions about the position, contact High School Principal Sarah Carlson: sarahcarlson@deschools.org or 507-545-2631.

All new employees are required to submit to a Child Protection Background Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dover-Eyota Public Schools

615 South Ave. SW, Eyota MN 55934

507-545-2125