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North Saint Paul Maplewood & Oakdale School District 622; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per labor agreement

Job summary

North Saint Paul Maplewood & Oakdale School District 622 is seeking an Educational Assistant to support instruction for multilingual learners (ML students). This position is crucial for fostering personal development and ensuring an equity-focused approach in classroom settings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a strong background in communication and interpersonal skills. The role offers a pay of $22.00 per hour, and benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction for ML students according to guidelines.
• Guide students' social development and implement classroom rules.
• Communicate with supervising teachers regarding student progress.
• Maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience working with diverse linguistic and cultural communities

Language fluency in Hmong, Spanish, Somali, or Karen

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA, AS, AAS or higher degree

Two years of post-secondary coursework

Passing score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - School District 622 - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale

School District 622 - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale

• Position Type: Education Assistant/ EL Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/15/2026
• Location: District-Wide

Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on April 21, 2026.

Position: ML Educational Assistant

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 hours/day, student contact days

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering EA's - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
  • An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
  • Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelors degree, or
  • Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro )
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Title 1 or classroom education assistant
• Language learning experience or fluency in Hmong, Spanish, Somali, or Karen.
• Experience working with diverse linguistic and cultural communities

Responsibilities:

• Support the instruction for MLstudents according to the guidelines provided by the ML teacher.
• Guide students' personal and social development within and outside the ESL setting by establishing rules/procedures and by exposing them to cultural nuances.
• Communicate with ML supervising teachers regarding student progress in the general curriculum.
• Assess and maintain student learning results by administering and scoring tests and providing feedback, as directed by the ML teacher.
• Implement Can Do standards in the classroom related to World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) rubrics.
• Encourage students' first and second cultural development by using multicultural materials, and by talking/writing a comparison of cultures.
• Implement directives from administration and ML teachers.
• Coordinate workspace and time schedules with principal and other staff.
• Support and assist ML students and families for increased family engagement and home/school connections.
• Maintain an equity-focused approach to advocate and support students and families.
• Maintain and increase professional knowledge by attending educational workshops.
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for ML students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must be physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.