Bi-lingual Instructional EL Paraeducator (Spanish Speaking) - Temporary

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for North Junior High in St. Cloud, MN. The role supports teachers by preparing materials and assisting students across subjects in classrooms, resource centers, and labs.

The position is hourly, temporary through January 2027, with a starting wage of $19.00 per hour. HQ and bilingual requirements apply, and duties include supervision, data privacy adherence, and progress communication to staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• HQ status as defined by standard criteria.
• 60 sem credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Para Exam passing score of 460 or higher.
• Bilingual in Somali or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Maintaining awareness and observing student activities; communicate rules, expectations and consequences.
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy laws regarding student data.
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers.
• Perform record keeping and clerical support for the administrator or teacher.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

HQ status

60 sem credits/2.0 GPA

Para Exam

Bilingual Somali or Spanish

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly; 8:20 - 3:20 pm

Hours may vary based on program needs

This is a temporary position until January 2027.

LOCATION:

North Junior High, 1212 29th Ave N St Cloud MN

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, immediate supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma
• Highly Qualified status - HQ status as defined by one of the following standards:
• 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
• Para Exam (passing score of 460 or higher)
• Bilingual (Somali or Spanish)

Preferred

• Similar job related experience
• Bilingual

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instructional Paraeducator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn the specialty under the direction of a professional and to assist students in preparing their lessons for all subject areas when in the classroom, Resource Center, computer lab, etc.

SALARY:

$19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintaining awareness and observing student's activities/actions; assessing behavior including communicating rules, expectations and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Performing record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

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