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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 11/16/2026 Date Closing: Until Filled Special Education Paraprofessional (Long-term Substitute) - Delano Public Schools - Delano Elementary Delano Elementary is looking for patient, caring, supportive person who can assist teachers in managing/monitoring student behaviors and provide assistance with academic work completion as well as functional skills. Job Summary: This position is a long term sub position to complete the job responsibilities of a staff member on leave. The leave will run approximately from November 16 - January 5. The paraprofessional will support students with disabilities which may include academic, social, behavioral, and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work in mainstream classrooms or special education classrooms under the direction of licensed special education teachers. Additional duties may include supporting extracurricular activities or bus routes. On rare occasions this assignment may entail work in evenings or weekends. The paraprofessional will utilize their skills daily for the purposes of data collection and communication to support the needs of students. Possible Hours: 7:50am-2:50pm (6.5 hours per day on all student contact days), 30 minute unpaid lunch. Opportunities exist for paraprofessionals to assist with SPED transportation and/or extra-curricular activities. Requirements: Associate Degree / equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified paraprofessional. Alternatives to achieve highly qualified status are available. Experience with special education or people with disabilities is preferred. Necessary training is provided. Start date: ASAP Contract information: 2024-26 Paraprofessionals Bargaining Unit Salary Information: $19.99 - $21.53/hour Application Procedure: Apply online at the Delano School District Website: https://www.delano.k12.mn.us/employment For questions about the position, please contact Delano Elementary School Principal, Rachel Schultz, at 763-972-6200 ext. 1302 or email rachel.schultz@delanoschools.org Delano Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online