Instructional School Readiness Preschool Paraprofessional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Public Employees Retirement (PERA)

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking an Instructional School Readiness Preschool Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The position works 3.25 hours per day (12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with potential for combining with another role within the district.

Responsibilities include assisting students with classroom needs and supervising Early Childhood students. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred post-secondary education related to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary training relevant to education preferred.
• Ability to implement instructions developmentally, communicate with staff, students, and parents, and manage behavior.
• Interact with students in a positive manner; work independently and as a team; capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom needs (academic skills, behavior, social skills).
• Supervise students in Early Childhood.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training related to education

Tools

None

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Instructional School Readiness Preschool Paraprofessional JobID: 3603

• Date Posted:
  8/20/2026
• Location:
  Rice Early Childhood Family Education

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:

1. Assist student(s) with classroom needs (e.g., academic skills, behavior management, social skills, etc.)
2. 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
  • Acceptdirection 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)

DEADLINE:

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 28, 2026.

NOTE:

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

Postings current as of 9/15/2026 4:08:50 AM CST.

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