**Working Title: Paraprofessionals - MSAB** **Job Class: Special Education Program Assistant** **Agency: Mn State Academies** + **Job ID** : 88201 + **Location** : Faribault + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 08/13/2025 + **Closing Date** : 08/19/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Minnesota State Academies / MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift (7:30am-3pm and Fri 7:30am-2pm) + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.76 - $30.43 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME + **Work Area** : MSAB Education + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This announcement will be used to fill 2 - 36.5 hour/weekday shift vacancies in the Special Education Program Assistant (SEPA) classification at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. This position is open for bid and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. The position is first open to employees of this agency who are in the Special Education Program Assistant (SEPA) classification and are eligible to bid on this job. THIS IS A 10-MONTH PER YEAR POSITION - SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR The incumbents in this position provide paraprofessional academic classroom instruction or student management aide support at the Minnesota State Academies. Contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs for blind/visually impaired students. Provides educational instruction and use a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors. Perform related work as required. **Minimum Qualifications** + At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or An associate’s or higher degree; or A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Paraeducator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each. + Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting as a caregiver. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of multi-challenged/blind/visually impaired students and educational practices + Experience working with blind/visually impaired students in an educational setting. **Physical Requirements** + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and to be able to sit, stand and walk throughout a workday. **Additional Requirements** + Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.