Qualifications: Special Education paraprofessionals must possess 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of study from an institution of higher education or an AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR must provide a passing score on the MN ParaPro Test or ParaEducator Assessment. (To take a Parapro Test, visit The ParaPro Assessment or call 1-800-772-9476; to take the ParaEducator Assessment, visit the Bright Works website - test is paid for at the employee’s expense).
Compensation: Starting salary is $17.95 - $20.25 per hour with a district contribution toward medical and dental insurance. Special education paraprofessionals may be eligible to earn an additional $2.00 per hour after completing district special education training.