ECSE Paraprofessional: Direct Services & Support

Lewis and Clark Elementary School; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Minot Public Schools - Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota is seeking a Paraprofessional for Direct Services in Early Childhood Special Education. The role provides essential classroom support and assists teachers in delivering individualized services.

The position is part-time, 6 hours per day, with a focus on supporting students with disabilities, implementing IEP objectives, and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree; AND one year of experience working with children; OR High school diploma and Paraprofessional certification from North Dakota DPI; OR equivalent combination.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• CPR/First Aid training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists severely disadvantaged and impaired students in classrooms and with direct services.
• Supervises, instructs, and monitors students; conducts exercises to achieve learning objectives.
• Assists with learning tasks, IEPs, and development of learning plans.
• Maintains confidentiality and reports issues to teachers or principals.
• Monitors and documents student behavior and outcomes; supports clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Student behavior monitoring

Assisting children

Patience and empathy

Effective written communication

Classroom support

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Paraprofessional certification (ND)

High school diploma + certification

Tools

Educational software

PC literacy

Job description

Minot Public Schools - Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota is seeking a Paraprofessional for Direct Services in Early Childhood Special Education. The role provides essential classroom support and assists teachers in delivering individualized services.

The position is part-time, 6 hours per day, with a focus on supporting students with disabilities, implementing IEP objectives, and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.