- Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant - Date Posted:
9/30/2025 - Location:
District Wide Additional Information: Show/Hide - Carrying out the IEP goals as designed by the teacher.
- Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one to-one basis or in small groups.
- Help students to strengthen skills to become more independent.
- Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management. Observe, record, and chart behaviors.
- Conferring and planning with teachers to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem solving.
- Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student’s progress. Conducts informal assessments to measure students’ mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district’s data privacy policy.
- Associates Degree
- 60 semester college credits
- Passing score on one of the state-approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro)
- Competency Grid (can be completed upon hire)
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- Additional benefits may be available depending on the number of days and hours worked per year
| Special Education Assistants - Hutchinson, MN | JobID: 2279 |
Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking Special Education Assistants to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.
This position will work 165-175 days per year based on the school calendar and training and approximately 6.5 hours per day. Openings are available at all buildings. The salary range for this position is $18.52 per hour - $21.02 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience.
Special Education Assistants get to work directly with our students and can make a significant impact on our students' education experience. As a Special Education Assistant you will assist individual students who are on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) by providing support, explanation, re-teaching and instructional help for students.
Responsibilities Include:
Candidates interested in the position but who do not meet the required qualifications below are still encouraged to apply, as the district is committed to helping them attain the necessary credentials.
Submit your application online at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2279.
Questions? Contact Karrie Taylor, Director of Special Services, at [email protected]
Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above.