Title
Special Education Paraprofessional 1.0 FTE, multiple openings
Location
Harbor City International School Duluth, MN
Description
Harbor City International School is hiring paraprofessionals who are compassionate, consistent and patient to support our special education students in the classroom with their academic goals. Harbor City International School (harborcityschool.org) is an inclusive, tuition free, public school serving grades 7-12 committed to academic challenge, community engagement, creative expression, and global perspectives.
Duties:
● In conjunction with the classroom teacher and case managers, the paraprofessional is responsible for providing assistance and support to students within the parameters of the students’ individual education plan (IEP). This could include academic or behavioral support and assisting in developmental life skills.
● With guidance from case managers and general education teachers, the paraprofessional is also responsible for reading, understanding, and implementing supports and accommodations for the students from the IEP.
● This position will also support special education teachers in observation, data collection, classroom assistance, and records management.
● The paraprofessional duties could include a 1-1 assignment, being in a variety of different classrooms, and/or work with multiple students in different grade levels throughout the day.
Duties:
● In conjunction with the classroom teacher and case managers, the paraprofessional is responsible for providing assistance and support to students within the parameters of the students’ individual education plan (IEP). This could include academic or behavioral support and assisting in developmental life skills.
● With guidance from case managers and general education teachers, the paraprofessional is also responsible for reading, understanding, and implementing supports and accommodations for the students from the IEP.
● This position will also support special education teachers in observation, data collection, classroom assistance, and records management.
● The paraprofessional duties could include a 1-1 assignment, being in a variety of different classrooms, and/or work with multiple students in different grade levels throughout the day.
Benefits
● Salaried position
● Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance provided, additional option benefits available
● Paid leave: PTO, sick, bereavement, jury duty
● Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance provided, additional option benefits available
● Paid leave: PTO, sick, bereavement, jury duty
Requirements
● High school diploma required plus 2 years college, AA degree or equivalent OR taking the ParaPro assessment with passing score.
● BA, BS or similar preferred.
● Pass a background check.
To apply: Submit a resume of work and education experience, cover letter, completed degree or certification if applicable, and 3 References (letters or contact information) to Aryn Bergsven at [email protected] with the subject “Paraprofessional Application”
● BA, BS or similar preferred.
● Pass a background check.
To apply: Submit a resume of work and education experience, cover letter, completed degree or certification if applicable, and 3 References (letters or contact information) to Aryn Bergsven at [email protected] with the subject “Paraprofessional Application”
Start Date
08/21/2026
Salary
$34,000
Contact
Aryn Bergsven
Phone: (218) 722-7574
Fax: (218) 625-6068
abergsven@harborcityschool.org
332 West Michigan Street, Suite 300, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 722-7574
Fax: (218) 625-6068
abergsven@harborcityschool.org
332 West Michigan Street, Suite 300, Duluth, MN 55802
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