Instructional Paraprofessional- Long Term Substitute

Duluth Public Schools; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to assist teachers at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School. The position runs 31.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm, with a starting wage of $19.61 per hour and benefits.

This is a temporary role through January 18, 2027. The incumbent will support instructional lessons, classroom activities, and student supervision, helping to implement interventions and monitor progress for individual students or small

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• At least three months experience working with school-age children.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or Parapro Assessment passing score.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and licensed staff with educational and social activities.
• Provide academic support to school age children.
• Create and maintain a productive educational environment.
• Work with individual students or small groups to meet goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Creativity

Classroom management

Student assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or 90 quarter credits

Paraprofessional test option

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional- Long Term Substitute JobID: 9730

• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Myers-Wilkins Elementary
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Instructional Paraprofessional
Myers-Wilkins Elementary School
31.25 hours/week| Monday - Friday| 7:30 am - 2:15 pm
Starting Wage: $19.61/hr, increases with experience + benefits
**TEMPORARY UNTIL 01/18/2027
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspireevery studentto achieve their potential and prepare students to leadproductive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist teachers and other licensed staff with the educational and social activities, as well as the academic support of school age children. Assists in creating an appropriate educational environment for children. Works with individual students or small groups of students to accomplish educational goals and lessons.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate
• At least three months experience working with school-age children
• 60 semester college credits or 90 quarter college credits or a passing score on the Parapro Assessment test.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skilled in activities related to academic education and support including assisting with instructional lessons.
• Child development.
• General understanding of elementary and middle schooleducational programs.
• Understanding of age-appropriate activities.
• CPR and first aid.
• Public health rules regarding maintaining sanitary and safe conditions in a classroom or similar educational setting.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and special education students.
• Basic mathematics, and English and some familiarity with educationalmaterials, curriculum, and instructional techniques.

Skill Requirements:

• Verbal and listening communications, especially with students and teachers.
• Good interpersonal relations, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Basic artistic and creative areas, as related to studentactivities.
• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom.
• Assessing the needs of each student.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse student population

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work24 hours/weekor more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,250 into HRA annually
• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email [e-mail]