Job Description

JobID: 6736

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator

Date Posted:

10/27/2025

Location:

Bennett Elementary School

Date Available:

Immediate


Job Type Full time


Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible


Schedule 9-months Monday through Friday


Salary Range From $18.13 to $22.57 per hour




All building principals have access to this job posting and will call selected candidates for interviews. Additional education and/or experience may be required for specific aide positions. Some positions are supported by Title I funds and require additional levels of education or certification. If hired for a Title I position, Title I Paraprofessional Certification will be required prior to hire or work with students.

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. There are two classifications of Paraeducators: I and II. The schools will hire depending on the needs of the students/school.

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.



Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.



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.