Hybrid Special Education Paraeducator, Transitions at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288 · Shakopee, United States Of America · Hybrid

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Special Education Paraeducator, Transitions

JobID: 1497

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
8/12/2025

Location:
Dean Lakes Education Center

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The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has an immediate and full-time opening for a Special Education Paraeducator, in the Transitions program located at Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Transitions Program serves students at Dean Lakes Education Center in ages 18-22. Transitions is an Autism Program (ASD), Emotional/Behavioral Program (EBD), and a Developmental Cognitive/Behavioral Program (DCD).

Description:
Special Education Paraeducator, 7 hours a day for 183 Contract Days.

Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a supervising teacher. Performs support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of special needs students. Works Individually or in small groups.

Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:
•          Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits) OR an Associate degree (or higher) OR the successful completion of the Paraeducator training and assessments (District funded).
• The ability to obtain PCA/CFSS certificate.
•          Experience working with students with significant disabilities is preferred, but not required.
•          Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required. Training is offered by the school district.
•          Must pass a background check.
•          Capable of discretion/confidentiality.

Pay & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $20.54-24.75 per hour with the opportunity to earn up to $4.80 more per hour when completing continuing education. A competitive and comprehensive benefit package available

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Illness/Bereavement Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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