Description
Special Education Paraprofessional - Delano Public Schools (Multiple Positions)
2025-2026 School Year
Delano Schools is looking for patient, caring, supportive persons who can assist teachers in managing/monitoring student behaviors and provide assistance with academic work completion as well as functional skills.
Job Summary:
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. Multiple positions are available; candidates will be matched to their age and job specific preferences to the extent possible.
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.
Locations & Shift Times:
- 8:00am - 3:00pm (6.5 hours/day on student contact days), 30 minute unpaid lunch.
- Specific start/end times may vary.
- Opportunities exist to assist with Special Education transportation and/or extra-curricular activities to accrue additional hours.
Salary & Benefits:
- Pay starts at $19.99 - $22.81/hour
- Benefits include district contribution toward health insurance or $1.75/hr cash-in-lieu option, Dental available at your cost
- District-paid long-term disability insurance
- See Paraprofessional Contract for more information.
Application Procedure:
Apply online via the Delano School District Website: https://www.delano.k12.mn.us/our-district/human-resources
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future, one student at a time!
For questions about the available positions, please contact any of our building administrators:
Barry Voight at 763-972-7601 x1701 or barry.voight@delanoschools.org
Katie Thompson at 763-972-7602 x1501 or katie.thompson@delanoschools.org
Rachel Schultz at 763-972-6200 x1302 or rachel.schultz@delanoschools.org