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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 9/1/2026 Date Closing: Open Until Filled Description: Special Education Paraeducator - Orono High School *MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE* Make a meaningful difference in a student''s everyday life. Orono High School is looking for dedicated, compassionate Paraeducators to join our team, providing the vital academic, emotional, and life-skills support our students need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Job Summary: Provide supervision to students in high school special education program. Support student academic needs, as well as social, emotional, and self-care needs in a variety of settings as assigned. Collaborate with other paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students. Help students develop life skills. Qualifications: This is a six and a half (6.5) hour per day position for 170 days/year. Previous relevant experience preferred. Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entails lifting, bending, and twisting in various settings. Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor. A high level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities is essential. Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must also have a minimum of 60 semester credits from an institute of higher education, hold an Associate''s degree, or obtain a passing score on the Pareducator assessment. Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Special Education Para COMPENSATION Hourly Wage: $18.94-$20.02 INSURANCE Single Health: 90% Covered by District Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District Family Health: 75% Covered by District Dental: Partial Coverage by District Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) HOLIDAYS Holidays: 6 Paid Holiday/Year OTHER BENEFITS Pay Differential: $1.95/hour Longevity Career Increment Annual TSA Match: $500 RETIREMENT/PENSION Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA Application Procedure: All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs District Website: www.oronoschools.org Contact: Corinna Graner, Ed.S., Director of Special Services 952-449-8377 corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.us Or Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources 952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us Orono Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online