Instructional School Readiness Preschool Paraprofessional

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary PTO

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a part-time classroom assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Work 3.25 hours daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays to support students with academic and social needs, and to supervise Early Childhood activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; the district notes the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred with related education training.
• Ability to implement instructions in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Able to communicate with staff, students and parents; work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) with classroom needs, including academic and behavioral support.
• Supervise students in Early Childhood settings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Instructional support

Behavior management

Positive interaction

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary training in education

Job description

POSTING #: 3603

Work Hours

3.25 hours per day (12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Tuesdays and Thursdays for the 2026-2027 school year.

This position may be combined with another position in the district, but the combined positions may not exceed more than 40-hours per week.

Job Duties

• Assist student(s) with classroom needs (e.g., academic skills, behavior management, social skills, etc.)
• Supervise students in Early Childhood

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent, and additional post secondary training relevant to education preferred
• Ability to:
• Implement instructions in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents
• Understand and implement behavior management techniques
• Interact and direct students in a positive manner
• Work independently and as a team
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and will to work as a team

SALARY And BENEFITS

Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement Level V from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Note

Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.