Special Education Paraprofessional: ESY

Overview

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/ Highly Qualified Special Education Paraprofessional

Location:

Hopkins Public Schools

Date Posted: 1/21/2026

Assist students in various school environments including the classroom and playground and other school environments; assist students and implement strategies for learning academic skills, such as reading and math; assist students with learning skills needed to transition to greater independence; participate in other duties assigned by staff.

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years post-secondary education OR a passing Para Pro/HQ Para Score
  .
• One (1) year of experience working with children.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Driver's license.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Classroom policies, procedures, and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist students in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems.
• Communicating effectively with children.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to accomplishing team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Commitment to the District's mission to ensure high-quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities consistent with the District's established Core Values.
• Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key Learning, Environment, and Resources issues.

Dates:
July 6 - July 23;
Monday - Thursday

Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday; 8:15 a.m.

- 12:15 p.m. (students 8:30 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m.)

Wage & Benefit Info:
Paraprofessional

Salary/Hourly Rate:
Step-1 $ 25.45 per hour.

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE