Special Education Paraprofessional, Full Time 2025-2026
Dover-Eyota High School is seeking a Special Education paraprofessional. This full-time (35 hr/week) position begins with the 2025-2026 school year.
We value our staff and believe they have great influence on a child's life. We’re looking for candidates who will connect with students and who are dedicated and enthusiastic about making a difference for our students and community.
Job Objective: Special Education paraprofessionals support students receiving special education services throughout the school day. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers, specialists, and other staff to provide direct instructional and/or behavioral support to students.
Required Qualifications/ Skills:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to pass competency test OR Two-year degree
Strong work ethic, high ethical standards, self-confidence, good time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication and listening skills
Positive, professional, and collaborative with others
Enthusiastic about working with young people
Performance Responsibilities:
Responsible for being knowledgeable about all district policies and procedures
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other staff
Support individual and/or groups of students receiving special education services in both academic and behavioral settings
Abilities Required:
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Patience with students
Problem solving with little guidance
Managing multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to use Google and Google features to complete daily tasks
Personalized Care Assistant (PCA) training is a plus and may be required for certain student assignments
This position has many benefits, including the following:
Hourly pay $16-20, depending on experience and qualifications
Eligible for health insurance
Eligible for life insurance and Long-term disability
Contribution towards pension
Voluntary benefits: short-term disability, dental insurance, 403B, voluntary life insurance
Collaborative and experienced special education team
Support of training and technical assistance
Supportive and involved community
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews may be scheduled with qualified applicants as applications are received. The position is open until filled.
Dover-Eyota is a vibrant public school district located 12 miles east of Rochester, Minnesota. The secondary building currently serves approximately 570 students in grades 6-12 and employs a faculty committed to student success. This fall our building completed a 20 million dollar building project, which included a significant renovation of a majority of the building as well as adding four classrooms, a FACS area, expanding our music classrooms, and significant additions to our Agriculture and Industrial Technology areas. This is an example of the excellent community support our district enjoys.
To learn more about our school community, we invite you to view our school paper, The Eagle: https://sites.google.com/deschools.org/dovereyotaeaglenewspaper/home
If you have questions about the position, contact High School Principal Sarah Carlson: sarahcarlson@deschools.org or 507-545-2631.
All new employees are required to submit to a Child Protection Background Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dover-Eyota Public Schools
615 South Ave. SW, Eyota MN 55934
507-545-2125
