The Goodhue County Education District has openings for Setting IV Paraprofessional(s) for the 2025-2026 school year. This paraprofessional will work under the supervision of special education teachers serving students for EBD, ASD, or DCD in a Setting IV program at River Bluff Education Center in Red Wing.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. -3:00 p.m., 172 student days + 4 professional development days.
Pay: Starting pay is $26.33 per hour dependent on qualifications
Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraprofessionals which can be found on the GCED website under Resources.
Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
* An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
* Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ets.org%2Fparapro&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C5b041580beb949f8e02708dd82ad15f5%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638810402098854067%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KnATye8jJBJapvM49NLNg%2FbBkF738N4vn%2FicEzhIvOE%3D&reserved=0>)
* Pass training for full certification of Professional Crisis Management (PCM).
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Completion of any required training necessary for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
* Experience working with individuals with disabilities
* Experience and/or training in behavior management
Contact Kim Cory, Principal at kcory@gced.k12.mn.us<mailto:kcory@gced.k12.mn.us> if you have further questions.
Apply online at https://www.gced.k12.mn.us/career<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gced.k12.mn.us%2Fcareer&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C5b041580beb949f8e02708dd82ad15f5%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638810402098876916%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zTLS0VX%2BfsPuiVpuM3XirqCCPrYqASF8cy7TxsEfxIA%3D&reserved=0>
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The Goodhue County Education District has openings for Setting IV Paraprofessional(s) for the 2025-2026 school year. This paraprofessional will work under the supervision of special education teachers serving students for EBD, ASD, or DCD in a Setting IV program at River Bluff Education Center in Red Wing.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. -3:00 p.m., 172 student days + 4 professional development days.
Pay: Starting pay is $26.33 per hour dependent on qualifications
Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraprofessionals which can be found on the GCED website under Resources.
Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
- An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
- Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
- Pass training for full certification of Professional Crisis Management (PCM).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Completion of any required training necessary for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience and/or training in behavior management
Contact Kim Cory, Principal at kcory@gced.k12.mn.us if you have further questions.
Apply online at https://www.gced.k12.mn.us/career
Confidentiality Notice: The information in this e-mail and any attachments thereto is intended for the named recipient(s) only. This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain information that is privileged and confidential and subject to legal restrictions and penalties regarding its unauthorized disclosure or other use. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action or inaction in reliance on the contents of this e-mail and any of its attachments is
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