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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for disability assistant in Minnesota is $21.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $24.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disability assistant?

A Disability Assistant provides support to individuals with disabilities, helping them with daily activities, mobility, communication, and personal care. They may work in homes, schools, workplaces, or healthcare settings to ensure clients have the assistance needed to live independently and comfortably. Responsibilities can include assisting with medical appointments, household tasks, and social interactions. This role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

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A typical day for a Disability Assistant often involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as mobility, hygiene, meal preparation, and participating in community activities. You may also help implement individual care plans, document progress, and communicate observations to healthcare professionals or family members. Disability Assistants frequently collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and family caregivers to provide holistic support tailored to each client’s needs. This teamwork ensures a safe, supportive environment where clients can maintain as much independence as possible while achieving their personal goals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a disability assistant?

To thrive as a Disability Assistant, you need knowledge of disability support practices, personal care techniques, and basic first aid, often complemented by a relevant certification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. Familiarity with assistive technology, mobility aids, and documentation or case management systems is also valuable. Key soft skills include patience, empathy, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to individuals’ specific needs. These skills are essential for providing effective, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in various care settings.

What qualifications do you need to work with people with disabilities?

Disability Assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant training or certification in caregiving, first aid, or disability support. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also important qualifications for this role.

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Infographic showing various Disability Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,933 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Special Education Paraprofessional - Developmental Cognitive Disability (DCD)

Minneapolis, MN

Spring Lake Park School District 16
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$20.75 - $24.20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Spring Lake Park Schools: 
Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose -- "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student. 
Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system a culture with a methodology and set of processes where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.
Position Overview: 
This position is a Special Education Paraprofessional at Spring Lake Park High School, helping to support students with Developmental Cognitive Disorders in grades 9-12. 
Primary Responsibilities: 
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to...











  • under the supervision of a Special Education teacher, implementing behaviors plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior;
  • performing general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with emotional/behavior issues is essential;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.


Qualifications:
Necessary qualifications include...
 



  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences; or area related to position assignment, or passing score on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office; please contact us with questions at 763-600-5010;
  • Ability to pass pre-work physical and PCA training
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions: 
There are physical demands to this position, including...

  • ability to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.
Salary:

Group Paraprofessionals Position Paraprofessional Rate of Pay $20.75-$24.20/hr Benefits Sick Leave, 403(b), medical, dental, life, LTD.  Other Additional $0.75/hr differential if employee hold's a bachelor's degree

 
How to Apply: 
Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.  Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx.  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. 
With inquiries, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant - Student Services and Special Education, at cstein@district16.org or 763-600-5081.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.








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