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Date of Availability: October 2025
Date Closing: Until filled
Milaca High School is looking for a Special Education paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 School Year

Minimum Degree/Classification/Requirements:
ParaPro Certification or an AA College Degree, PCA certification (will assist with obtaining PCA certification if needed)

Essential Functions and Description of Position:

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. 
• Ability to get along with other people, work cooperatively in team situations and have patience in dealing with parents and students.
• PCA experience may be helpful, training will be provided if needed.
• Ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students. 
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and interpret data related to student performance.
• Ability to operate a computer and knowledge of multiple software packages.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. 

Responsibilities:

• Instruct and support students in classrooms, other learning sites and community settings. Assist the student in developing self-advocacy skills and in developing greater independence.
• Monitor, evaluate and record classroom behaviors, problem solve and discuss expectations of appropriate behavior with students; initiate appropriate consequences for student misbehavior (time-out, problem solving or modified learning center).  Problem solves with disruptive students and gives positive feedback.  Assists with determining goals for students.
• Meet with teacher to determine appropriate levels of student performance, needed modifications of instructional objectives and assignments.  Provides input regarding student needs.  Assists in implementing daily instructional plans.
• May occasionally supervise students in the resource room or behavior processing room, assist students with assignments, monitor, evaluate and record student behavior, present recommendations to teachers, support staff and administrators.
• May provide students with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, boarding and/or getting off buses.
• Supervise students during lunch, in hallways and on field trips to ensure orderly conduct.
• Preparation of classroom materials or filing as needed.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Hours:
7:35 AM - 3:05PM (7 hours per day / 35 hours per week) - Times/Hours may Vary Depending on the Position

Salary:
$16.33 per hour

Experience Required:
Experience preferred but not required

Apply:
Apply online 

Damian Patnode, High School Principal
500 Hwy 23 West
Milaca, MN  56353

damian.patnode@milaca.k12.mn.us

 

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