Inclusion Paraeducator - Adventure Connection (AC)

North Saint Paul Maplewood & Oakdale School District 622; North Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

North Saint Paul Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 is seeking an Inclusion Paraeducator for the Adventure Connection program. The role supports school-age children in grades K–5 by providing supervised activities and helping children with inclusion needs adapt to the program.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:30–9:30 am (10 hours/week), with start on 9/21/2026. Compensation is $24.54 per hour and benefits per the paraeducators labor agreement. On-site at Carver Elementary.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or ability to become certified in Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage stress and crisis situations with children with special needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of activities for school-age children.
• Provide adaptations and accommodations as directed.
• Maintain a safe, productive environment for children with special needs.
• Supervise participants 1:1 and during outings.
• Communicate with school personnel, site manager, staff, parents, and the public.
• Set up and maintain the Adventure Connection space and materials.
• Lead arts/crafts, games, gym/outdoor activities, and field trips.
• Assist with behavior management and record-keeping.
• Prepare and serve snacks and assist with light cleaning.
• Follow district policies and participate in trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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

Inclusion Paraeducator - Adventure Connection (AC) JobID: 19253

• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
  
• Location:
  Carver Elementary
  

Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on September 14, 2026.

Position:Inclusion Paraeducator - Adventure Connection (AC)
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7:30-9:30 am, 10 hours per week
Start Date:September 21, 2026
Pay: $24.54 per hour
Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources
Summary: The School Age Child Care Inclusion Paraeducator will assist in the implementation of school-age child care programming for children in grades K � 5 by providing supervised activities that address the physical, social, mental, and emotional needs of participants. This includes working with all students while helping children with inclusion needs positively adapt to the school-age child care environment.
Required Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or ability to become certified in Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective stress management skills applicable to the guidance and monitoring of children with special needs, including the ability to intervene appropriately in a crisis situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience in school-age childcare or education

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate activities and environment for school-age children. Assist with providing necessary adaptations and accommodations as directed.
• Promote a safe, appropriate, and productive environment for children with special needs and ensure that the children's needs are met by performing duties such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • Redirecting inappropriate behaviors
  • Feeding, dressing, and repositioning participants
  • Assisting with toileting as necessary and as required by IEP
  • Escorting participants between program areas
  • Assisting participants in interacting appropriately with other children and adults
  • Supervising participants on a 1:1 basis away from the group
  • Supervising participants on community outings, including during bus loading and unloading
• Communicate and maintain good working relationships with school personnel, the Adventure Connection Site Manager, staff, parents, students, and the public
• Set up the Adventure Connection space, including pushing/pulling cabinets with toys and activities and ensuring that these materials are accessible to participants
• Supervise, lead, and participate in arts and crafts, games, gym/outdoor activities, and field trips
• Work with other children as appropriate when participants with special needs do not require immediate support
• Assist in maintaining program records. This includes the monitoring, documentation, and reinforcement of children's behavior through the implementation of specific behavior management plans as needed.
• Prepare and serve snacks
• Complete light clean-up, including wiping down tables and sweeping/mopping small areas
• Understand and follow all District and Adventure Connection policies and guidelines
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required
• Open and close the Adventure Connection facilities as required
• Other related duties as assigned

May be regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate 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.

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 7:50:01 PM CST.