Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional - Custer Elementary

Anova Education; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package for 30+ hours/week

Job summary

A local educational institution in Mandan is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional to support educational programs at Custer Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a High School Diploma or GED, along with skills in assisting special needs students and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of MPS policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist MPS students in classrooms and educational programs.
• Conduct exercises to help students achieve learning objectives.
• Supervise and communicate with students during various activities.

Skills

Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills

Assisting children and special needs students

Maintaining composure and working effectively

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Position Summary

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking to hire an Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional at Custer Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is full time and follows the school calendar. Full benefit package is included for employees working 30 or more hours/week.

Essential Functions

• Assists MPS students in school classrooms with educational programs, special assignments, and individual assistance as needed; provides assistance to teachers as requested; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Supervises, instructs, monitors, and communicates with students; conducts exercises to help students achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Assists with supervising students, and assists in maintaining good student behavior; guides students to stay on task in work and play activities; alerts teacher to student’s special behavioral and learning issues.
• Assists students with learning tasks and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assists with development of individual learning plans, class lesson plans, and special events; assists with planning, preparation, development and distribution of classroom materials.
• Monitors student behavior and documents special issues and problems; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assists with clerical duties and record keeping as needed.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists with individual and small group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Supervises students in a variety of settings including classrooms in a group or one-on-one, during mealtimes, and on the playground to maintain student safety; enforces District policies and rules of conduct and reports behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to teacher or principal.
• Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public Schools and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and School staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and School information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Reports To

• Building Principal

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of

• MPS policies and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Safety rules and regulations.
• Personal computers, and specialized software applications for educational systems.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.

Skill in

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs.
• Maintaining composure, and working effectively in classroom and school facility environments.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with students, using patience, understanding, and caring.
• Assisting students to improve behavior and socialization skills.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License and Certification Requirements

A valid North Dakota State Driver’s License may be required. Paraprofessional certification from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is required for Title 1 Schools. Additional training and certifications may be required for some incumbents.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed in a standard classroom and office environment; may be required to physically restrain students.

Application Procedures

Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.