Lunch Room Paraprofessional- 2026-2027 School Year

Faribault School District; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 8,800 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial personal and sick leave

Single health insurance

Annual certification stipend up to $1,

Retirement package

Loan forgiveness program

Fitness Center access

1:1 technology for staff

Work-life balance culture

Professional development opportunities

Community education programs

Job summary

Faribault Public Schools in Faribault, MN, seeks a part-time Lunch Room Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The position provides three hours per day (10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), five days a week at Faribault High School, starting 09/01/2026.

You will supervise students, maintain a safe lunchroom, help move students back to class on time, and support positive interactions with staff and families. Qualifications include a high school diploma; school setting experience preferred; ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions from administration with strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a calm approach when working with students and adults.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe environment for students
• Supervise lunch room
• Ensure students leave and head back to class on time
• Work with students to ensure they clean up after themselves

Skills

Follow directions

Organization

Clear communication

Calm demeanor

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Lunch Room Paraprofessional- 2026-2027 School Year

Job Description: A part-time Class 2 Lunchroom Supervision Paraprofessional, three (3) hours per day (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), five (5) days per week at the Faribault High School for the 26-27 school year. The position involves providing support and supervision in the lunchroom. This position begins 09/01/2026.

Qualifications

High School Diploma. Experience working in a school setting preferred. Ability to take and follow through with direction from administration, with excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to demonstrate a calm approach when working with students and adults. Ability to work independently.

Essential Functions

• Maintaining a safe environment for students
• Supervise lunch room
• Ensure students leave and head back to class on time
• Work with students to ensure they clean up after themselves.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to build strong, positive relationships with families and students

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one Pre-K and Kindergarten, two elementary schools 1-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks

Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:

• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• single health insurance
• Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
• Enticing retirement package
• Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
• State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
• 1:1 Technology for staff use
• Work-life balance culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Strong mission and vision statements
• Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
• Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

• Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
• Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
• Lots of lakes and good fishing
• New downtown revitalization project
• Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 or until filled