Early Childhood Paraeducator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 seeks an Instructional Paraeducator to assist students and support lesson preparation under a professional’s direction in classrooms, resource centers and labs.

The role emphasizes encouraging learning and preparing materials across subjects. Essential duties include supervising students, monitoring behavior, upholding district policies, maintaining a positive learning environment, and safeguarding student data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• HQ status demonstrated through one of the following: 60 college credits (or AA/AS) with GPA 2.0+ or passing Paraeducator Exam.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 60 college credits (AA/AS) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher is acceptable.
• Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (district information) is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Observing student activities and communicating rules, expectations and consequences.
• Promote School District rules, policies, Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Observe and communicate student progress to teachers.
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HQ status

Similar job experience

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 college credits (AA/AS) with GPA 2.0+

Passing Paraeducator Exam

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION:

• Hourly, 10-Month Position in a preschool classroom
• Westwood Elementary, 5800 Ridgewood Rd, St Cloud, MN 56303
• Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$19.00/hr

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School or GED Diploma
• Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
• 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information)

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.

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:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

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 St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

For inquiries, please contact [e-mail].