Special Education Center-Based Paraprofessional (Behavior Specialist)
Chaska, MNJob$25.99/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Eastern Carver County Schools seeks a Center-Based Paraprofessional (Behavior Specialist) to support students with disabilities under a certified teacher, assisting with Individual Educational Plans and addressing behavioral challenges across the district.
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Special Education Center-Based Paraprofessional (Behavior Specialist) JobID: 9517
- Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/ Special Education Center-Based Paraprofessional
- Date Posted:
9/2/2026
- Location:
District Wide
- Date Available:
ASAP
- Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Join Our Team!
At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team!
Special Education Center-Based Paraprofessional (Behavior Specialist)
District Wide
For specific information please contact: Patricia Lange at [email protected] (http://[email protected]/)
Position Start Date: ASAP
Position Days/Hours: Student contact days; Monday through Friday; Hours TBD
Salary: $25.99/hr (Tier 6)
Responsible To: Special Education Supervisor/Building Principal
Position Purpose: To work under the direction of a certified special education teacher, supporting students on Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). This position must also demonstrate understanding of individual and unique characteristics of students with disabilities and assist them with their special education needs. Interest and experience in serving students with behavioral challenges is preferred.
Education/Certification Requirements: Associate's degree, at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (a minimum of 60 semester credits), or a passing score on a required ParaEducator assessment within 60 days of hire.
Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: See attachment.
Benefits of Employment: Eligible for benefits as negotiated between Student Support Staff (MSEA Association) and District 112. This position is eligible for overtime and comp time.
Application Procedure: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).
All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 530 open Paraprofessional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25.99/hr
- Minnesota median$19–24/hr69 hourly ranges
- US median$18–21/hr269 hourly ranges
This rate, $25.99/hr, is 23% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter of Paraprofessional hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 85 open Paraprofessional jobs in Minnesota and 530 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- State of Minnesota31 open
- Kelly Services18 open
- Minnetonka Public Schools13 open
- Experience
- Paraprofessional postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (52 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 28 of the 530 open Paraprofessional jobs (5%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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