Library and Multilingual Learner (MLL) Support Paraprofessional

ISD 318 - Grand Rapids & Bigfork; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Life insurance

Job summary

ISD 318 - Grand Rapids & Bigfork seeks a paraeducator to provide operational support to school libraries and teacher-directed EL/MLL assistance. The role requires coordinating with principals, library staff, and the licensed EL/MLL teacher to address student needs and district guidelines.

The position runs 8:00–3:30, Monday–Friday, 167 days per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and includes benefits such as health insurance, PTO, life insurance, and retirement matching after three years of

Qualifications

• 60 college credits OR Paraeducator exam completion required.
• Contact Lisa in HR to schedule exam if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to school libraries and teacher-directed support to eligible multilingual learners (EL/MLL).
• Establish effective communication with building principals, library staff, and the EL/MLL teacher about services and student needs.

Education

60 college credits

Paraeducator Exam

Job description

Purpose

Provide operational support to school libraries and teacher-directed support to eligible multilingual learners (EL/MLL) across the district, according to state guidelines, the district's Local Literacy Plan, and local requirements. Time is divided between library support and EL/MLL support based on building need. Establish effective communication with building principals, library/media staff, and the licensed EL/MLL teacher about library services and student needs.

Schedule

8:00-3:30 Monday-Friday, 30 minute unpaid lunch. Works student days; 167 days per year, plus training time.

Salary Range

$18.13- $20.94 per hour

Benefits Information

Grand Rapids Area Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. The district offers contributions toward medical insurance including a health savings account. The district offers paid time off including sick and personal leave. District paid life insurance is available. Retirement matching is available after three years of service.

Requirement

Either 60 college credits OR Paraeducator Exam completion with a passing score. The Paraeducator exam is a basic skills exam in Reading, Writing and Math. (Contact Lisa in the HR office to schedule an appointment to take the exam, if needed- 218-327-5727.)

Contact: Carol Copp, Director of Teaching and Learning, [e-mail], 218-327-5706

Equal Opportunity Employer