Basic Skills Paraprofessional (English-Speaking)

MN Association of Charter Schools; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) in Forest Lake, Minnesota, seeks a Basic Skills Paraprofessional (English-Speaking) to provide targeted reading and math interventions in small groups and with individuals.

You will support teachers, collect progress data, and help students grow, with a Monday–Friday schedule and an hourly pay range of $15.50–$18.50. A teaching license adds extra compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience supporting students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide English reading and/or math interventions to support students facing challenges.
• Assist classroom teachers with literacy assessments and instructional support.
• Collect and maintain student data to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to discuss student goals and growth.
• Meet with Basic Skills Coordinator to review progress and refine strategies.
• Participate in professional development and assigned trainings.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by coordinators/principal.

Skills

School environment

Record keeping

Educational technology

Relationship building

Collaboration

Adaptability

Initiative

Growth mindset

Ethics/confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Basic Skills Paraprofessional (English-Speaking)

Basic Skills Paraprofessional (English-Speaking)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Hourly Range: $15.50–$18.50 per hour (additional compensation available for candidates with a teaching license)

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.

Position Summary: The Basic Skills Paraprofessional provides targeted academic support to students in English reading and/or math through small-group and individual interventions. This position works collaboratively with classroom teachers and the Basic Skills Coordinator to implement instructional strategies, monitor student progress, collect data, and support student growth. The ideal candidate is an English-speaking educator who is flexible, collaborative, and committed to helping students achieve academic success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective practices and procedures within a school environment.


• Ability to maintain accurate records of student progress and instructional activities.


• Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize educational technology and data systems.


• Ability to develop positive, supportive relationships with students and staff.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and students.


• Ability to adapt to changing student needs and respond flexibly to instructional priorities.


• Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and the ability to complete responsibilities independently.


• Maintains a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.


• Maintains a high standard of professional ethics, including confidentiality of student information, consistent with expectations for licensed educators.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide English reading and/or math interventions to support students experiencing academic challenges.


• Assist classroom teachers with literacy assessments and instructional support.


• Collect and maintain student data to monitor progress and inform instruction.


• Collaborate with classroom teachers to discuss student goals, instructional strategies, and academic growth.


• Meet regularly with the Basic Skills Coordinator to review student progress and refine intervention strategies.


• Participate in professional development and training opportunities as assigned.


• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Basic Skills Coordinator or Building Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.


• Experience supporting students in an educational setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; moving student desks or tables; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Institution Description

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) is a PreK-12 public charter school educating over 1200 students. The school opened in 2004, added grades 7 - 12 in 2015 and 2016. The school is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme. We offer Spanish and Mandarin language immersion in PreK - 5 and an immersion continuation program in grades 6 - 12, as well as entry points for non-immersion students in a language-rich environment. Teachers are highly involved in developing curriculum and writing materials, as well as decision making at the school. In fact, the school's board of directors has a teacher majority. We enjoy high teacher retention, and frequently have a waiting list of students who want to enter our program.