Instructional, Clerical and Supervisory Paraeducator

Mounds View Public Schools; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking an Instructional, Clerical and Supervisory Paraeducator to support teachers and students throughout the school day. The role combines instructional assistance with clerical tasks and on-site supervision to help maintain a productive learning environment.

The position offers a stable schedule Mon-Fri with a paid break, and benefits including medical, dental, life and PTO in line with the paraeducator agreement.

Qualifications

• Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with staff, students, and community.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students staff and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos; write correspondence.
• Able to operate a computer and knowledge of multiple software packages.
• Understand district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of certified teacher, assist with lesson plans and supervise students.
• Guide and work through lesson plans with individuals or small groups.
• Explain and interpret class assignments; instruct on materials, equipment and texts.
• Supervise vocational education students in office, classroom and other sites.
• Monitor and evaluate student behavior and enforce appropriate consequences.
• Assist students with reading, record results and administer rewards.
• Chaperone students during off-site activities and field trips.
• Assist with locating materials and information for class assignments.
• Perform clerical tasks: maintain records, update cum folders and prepare instructional sheets.
• Maintain clean, orderly classroom and facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Human relations

Communication

Customer service

Reading/writing

Computer skills

Policy awareness

Education

AA/AS/AAS

60 credits college coursework

ParaPro 460 score

Tools

N/A

Job description

Instructional, Clerical and Supervisory Paraeducator JobID: 8451

• Position Type:
  Paraeducator/ Instructional, Clerical & Supervisory Paraeducator
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026

Position: Instructional, Clerical and Supervisory Paraeducator
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 6.70 hours per day with 30 minute unpaid break 7.20 total hours per day (Instructional 1.50 hours & Clerical 2.0 hours & Supervisory 3.20 hours)
Start Date: December 5, 2026
Pay: Instructional - $28.05/hour, Clerical/Supervisory - $23.73/hour per the paraeducator labor agreement
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life and Paid Time Off in accordance with the paraeducatorsummary of benefits

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 )
• Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with staff,students, and community. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to get along with other people and have patience in dealing with parents and students.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students staff and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and community.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability perform basic mathematical computations and interpret data related to student performance.
• Ability to operate a computer and knowledge of multiple software packages.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Instructional Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of certified teacher, provides assistance both to teachers and students in implementing lesson plans. May work closely on an individual basis with students requiring close supervision and special assistance. Provides support, explanation, re-teaching and discipline.
• Guide and work through lesson plans and projects with individual students or small groups by assisting with assignments correcting tasks, assessing comprehension level, and recording results as established by teacher. Conduct tests and informal quizzes to assess students' mastery of learned materials or appropriate program placement. Assist teacher in assessing and tracking student progress.
• Explain and interpret class assignments; instruct students in use of learning materials, computers, equipment, and texts.
• Supervise vocational education students in performing tasks in office, classroom and other sites in building, including instruction and discipline as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate behaviors of students at risk, discuss expectations of appropriate behavior with students based on school and district policy and individual needs of students. Help determine and carry out consequences. Recommends ideas, identifies problems or participate in problem solving discussions at meetings.
• Assist students in reading books, records results and administers rewards; help students get to class and assist students during meals.
• Chaperones students during away from school activities.
• Locates, advises or otherwise assists students in securing materials, books, reference materials or other information needed for class assignments.
• Performs some clerical functions: maintains office, grades and attendance records; files student papers, update cum folders, copies items needed by staff for meetings and presentations; types instructional sheets, and update computer records.
• Maintains class room or facility in clean up, putting away of equipment, cleaning desks and other areas to maintain orderly facility.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned..

Clerical Responsibilities:

• Provide clerical assistance for staff and students; prepare instructional and related materials for teachers and administrators, provide back up assistance for other clerical staff.
• Provide general office assistance including filing, opening and distributing mail, using the computer to type, input data and/or run reports, answering phones, copying, greet and assisting walk-in customers and students and other general office duties. May work on projects such as student handbook or newsletter.
• Prepare materials on copiers, collates and distributes to teachers and administrators. Use equipment such as copier, fax, and laminator to prepare materials.
• Contact parents regarding absent students, collect home work assignments from teachers and provide to students or parents, and communicate absences to appropriate staff.
• May escort students to and from various areas and supervise student in all areas of the facility to insure appropriate behavior; follows building discipline plans and assigns consequences or disciplinary action in accordance with individual and building plans. Communicate on a regular basis with teachers and administrators about student behavior or participation in various programs.
• Refer clean-up, repair or general maintenance problems to custodial staff.
• Assist with routine maintenance on copiers, etc. by filling with paper, toner, chemicals, and clearing paper jams.
• Post materials on bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Provide clerical assistance to other staff.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the administration and teachers in the general supervision of students; assist in maintaining discipline on-site and while on field trips; communicate with bus drivers, community members, students, staff and parents.
• Supervise students on the playground, in hallways, lunchroom, bus areas (making sure students have transportation home), rest rooms locker rooms or parking lot area by moving throughout the supervision area, assisting students (including on and off equipment), assisting injured students, monitoring and responding appropriate to student misbehavior, and in extreme cases, may be required to restrain students consistent with individual student plans and district policy.
• Monitor behavior of students for appropriateness, initiate appropriate consequences for student misbehavior according to individual learning plans and building discipline plan or evaluating the need for further discipline; confer with administration, teachers, counselors or parents regarding behavior problems and discipline.
• Provide information to parents, drivers, and community members as necessary during supervision or as a result of disciplinary issues.
• Assist students who need special assistance such as using elevators.
• Assist classroom teacher in supervision of class and correcting papers; assist teacher with set up and take down of classroom materials for instructional units; May escort children around building; provide supervision on field trips; In early childhood program, may diaper and feed students, read stories, play with students, wash toys and paint brushes, straightening up room, etc.
• Refer clean-up, repair or general maintenance problems to custodial staff.
• Assist administration in conducting fire drills by insuring that students and teachers follow established rules for exit, re-grouping and re-entry to building.
• Provide some general clerical functions such as answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, operating office machines, opening and distributing mail, and filing.