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

St. Cloud Area School District 742; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Cloud Area School District 742 is seeking an instructional paraeducator for North Junior High School. The role is an hourly, temporary position from 8:20 to 3:20 pm, with hours varying by program needs.

Reports and supervision are None, with duties spanning classroom support and student assistance in multiple settings. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, HQ status (60 credits GPA 2.0+ or Para Exam), and bilingual ability in Somali or Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• HQ status per standards: 60 credits with GPA 2.0+ or Para Exam.
• Bilingual ability in Somali or Spanish is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and encourage students to learn under supervision.
• Observe and report student progress to teachers.
• Help maintain a positive learning environment and district policies.
• Perform clerical tasks to support staff and teachers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HQ status

Bilingual Somali/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credits GPA 2.0+

Para Exam

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: North Junior High School

TYPE OF POSITION

• Hourly; 8:20 - 3:20 pm
• Hours may vary based on program needs

This is a temporary position until January 2027.

REPORTS TO

None

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 .