Classroom Paraprofessional (Grades 3-5)

Orono Public Schools; Long Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 90% covered by the DI

EAP

6 paid holidays

TSA match $500

PERA retirement

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking a Classroom Paraprofessional to supervise students in grades 3–5 during lunch and recess and to support academic needs across diverse classroom settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with fellow paraprofessionals to ensure a positive learning environment and student safety, with a four-hour daily schedule and district benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Four-hour per day position.
• Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entails outdoor supervision in various weather conditions.
• Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to students in grades 3-5 during lunch and recess.
• Support student academic needs in a variety of classroom settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with other paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.

Skills

Outdoor supervision

Calm demeanor

Flexibility

Cooperative nature

Self-starter

Job description

Classroom Paraprofessional (Grades 3-5) JobID: 2426

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Date Available: 9/1/2026

Description: Classroom Paraeducator (Grades 3-5)

Job Summary:

• Provide supervision to students in grades3, 4, and 5during lunch and recess.
• Support student academic needs in a variety of classroom settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with other paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.

Qualifications:

• This is a four (4) hour per day position.
• Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entails outdoor supervision in various weather conditions.
• Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.

Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Classroom Para

COMPENSATION

Hourly Wage: $18.94-$22.23

INSURANCE

• Single Health: 90% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
• Family Health: 75% Covered by District
• Dental: Partial Coverage by District
• Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

HOLIDAYS

Holidays: 6 Paid Holiday/Year

OTHER BENEFITS

• Longevity Career Increment
• Annual TSA Match: $500

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

Contact

Ms. Mary Jodl, Intermediate School Principal
952-449-8475 [e-mail]
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 [e-mail]