Classroom Paraprofessional (Grades 3-5)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (district)

LTD insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Holiday pay

PERA retirement

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking a Classroom Paraeducator for grades 3–5 in Minnesota. The role involves supervising students during lunch and recess and supporting their academic needs in various classroom settings.

You will collaborate with other paraprofessionals to benefit all students. The position is four hours per day and requires flexibility, calmness, and a cooperative attitude.

Qualifications

• Four hours 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.

Job description

• 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)

District Website

www.oronoschools.org

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]