Position Available                                                                                                                          July 2026

Paraprofessional

Windom Elementary School & Highland 6.5 – 8.0 Hours/Day

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provide assistance to both students and teachers in implementing lesson plans.
• Work on an individual basis with students when necessary.
• Provide support within the educational setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two year or four-year degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a job-related field

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS: (Preferred but not required)

• Para Highly Qualified status according to current statute and union contract or able to obtain Highly Qualified status

  • Highly Qualified status documentation

    • Associate degree or higher
    • Two years of Full-time enrollment at an institution of higher education (minimum of 60 semester credits)
    • Have demonstrated, through a formal state or local academic assessment at a prior school (i.e., Para Pro Test, PARA Assessment)

• Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) training

SALARY RANGE:

• Union contract hourly range based on education, experience, and qualifications: $17.01 - $21.01
  • The following hourly range is based on the 2025-2026 school year union contract; these amounts will be subject to change/increase once the new contract is settled.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply online: www.windom.k12.mn.us under Employment.

Deadline to apply: Until Filled

EOE

Windom Public School District is a regular school district located in Cottonwood County with 4 schools, 87 teachers and 1,230 students. Total Revenue is $20,465,000 and is trending flat. Windom Public School District spends $13,629 per student per year on instruction.