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After School Paraprofessional - SMS Girls Swim and Dive

Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Sartell, MN • On-site

$19.68/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
Sartell Middle School
After School Paraprofessional
SMS Girls Swim and Dive
Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Hours: Generally 3:30pm - 5:15pm M-F during the season (may work swim home and away meets).
POSITION PURPOSE:
Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance, under classroom teacher direction, to students identified with special needs by helping them stay on task, complete assignments, maintain acceptable behavior, and function in daily living and job skills.
JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include:
1. Implement adaptations as specified by a student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) while working closely with Special Education staff. Maintains confidentiality of all protected information.
2. Assist student(s) with special needs with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs.
3. Assist students with various organizational skills.
4. Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. A copy of the job description is attached.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma
2. Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.
3. Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
4. Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team.
5. Highly Qualified Paraprofessional is preferred.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
SALARY:
Based on the Paraprofessional Agreement salary schedule Level IV, Step 2 at $19.68/hr.
Posting Closes: Open until filled
Final job offer is contingent upon an approved criminal background check and board approval.
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