Job Description

JobID: 6703

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator

Date Posted:

9/18/2025

Location:

Kennedy Elementary School

Date Available:

Immediate


Job Type 35 hours per week


Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible


Schedule 9-months Monday through Friday


Salary Range From $18.13 to $22.57 per hour

What You Do:

Paraeducators provide instructional support and deliver other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. This position is for a Paraeducator: I classification.

What You Need

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing

Basic academic and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working or volunteering in a school setting

Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)

Associates degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field

Experience working as direct support professional, personal care aid, CNA, or similar position

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.



Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.



Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.



Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.



For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.


The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.