Elementary Paraprofessional/Recess Supervision

Applitrack; Evergreen Village (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sartell-St. Stephen School District is seeking an Elementary Paraprofessional to supervise recess and assist students with special needs under teacher direction.

This role supports IEP goals, helps with daily living skills, and ensures a safe, respectful classroom and playground environment. Responsibilities include implementing classroom adaptations, assisting with instruction, collecting progress data, and collaborating with Special Education staff.

Qualifications

• Assist students with special needs under classroom teacher direction.
• Support daily living and behavior goals as outlined in IEPs.
• Must be able to lift, move up to 50 pounds; work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom adaptations per IEPs and assist Special Education staff.
• Assist students with basic skills, social skills, and routine tasks; support with behaviors, toileting, hygiene, mobility as needed.
• Help students organize materials, assignments, lockers; may transport students to job/skill sites per IEP.
• Supervise special education students to ensure safety during activities.
• Collect and monitor student progress data.
• Assist with indoor/outdoor recess supervision daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Elementary Paraprofessional/Recess Supervision

Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Contract Days: Student School Days

Pine Meadow Primary School: 7:15am-2:15pm

Oak Ridge Early Learning Center: 7:30am-2:30pm

POSITION PURPOSE:

Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance, under classroom teacher direction, to students identified with special needs by helping them stay on task, complete assignments, maintain acceptable behavior, and function in daily living and job skills.

JOB DUTIES:

• Implement classroom adaptations as specified by a student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) while working closely with Special Education staff. Maintains confidentiality of all protected information.
• Assist student(s) with special needs with instruction in basic skills, social skills and routine assistance for students who need support with managing extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical and mobility needs.
• Assist students with various organizational skills, such as keeping subject materials organized, homework assignments, lockers and daily check-in/out. Some positions may require transportation of students to job/volunteer sites for occupational/ job skill building as stated in the IEP.
• Supervise special education student(s) to ensure safety.
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data.
• Assist with indoor/outdoor recess supervision daily.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. A copy of the job description is attached.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Accepts direction from supervising teacher(s) and is willing to work as a team.
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional is preferred.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

SALARY:

Based on the Paraprofessional Agreement salary schedule Level IV at $20.07/hr.

Posting Closes: internally 10/6/26, externally open until filled

Final job offer is contingent upon an approved criminal background check and board approval.

• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Multiple Buildings

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