Lunchroom Supervisory Para

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 197 is seeking a Supervisory Paraprofessional for Mendota Elementary in Minnesota. The role is part-time (2.5 hours daily) with a hourly rate of $21.83-$23.56 and 2026-2027 school year obligations.

Primary duties include supervising K-4 students, mediating conflicts, and maintaining safe behavior. Candidates should be comfortable outdoors in various weather and work as part of a three-person team, coordinating with the principal and staff to support the district's programs and

Qualifications

• Experience with student mediation preferred.
• Patience and calm under pressure when dealing with students.
• Ability to supervise students K-4 in indoor, outdoor, and cafeteria settings.

Responsibilities

• Active supervision during indoor/outdoor recess and in the cafeteria for students K-4.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Build positive relationships with students and mediate conflicts.
• Communicate and collaborate with a small team of three and report incidents to the principal.
• Monitor student behavior and promote safe, considerate conduct.
• Attend meetings as assigned and support the total school program.

Skills

Outdoor supervision

Patience

Conflict mediation

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Weather adaptability

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
  
• Location:
  Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
  

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Supervisory Paraprofessional

Rate: $21.83 - $23.56 per hour per the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Agreement

Location - Mendota Elementary

FTE: 2.5 hours a day

Hours: 2026-2027 School Year, Monday - Friday Student Contact Days

The successful candidate will be able to effectively accomplish the following job duties:

• Active supervision during Indoor/outdoor recess and inside the cafeteria for students K-4.
• Ability to be outside in all types of weather conditions including snow, rain, and sleet.
• Enjoys working with children; able to build relationships and mediate conflict.
• Part of a team of three; able to communicate and collaborate with adults.
• Monitoring student behavior; peer mediation and problem resolution.
• Encourages students to observe considerate and safe behavior.
• Reports all incidents of unacceptable student behavior to the principal.
• Keeping the principal informed of unacceptable student behavior or impending student behavior problems.
• Monitors all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Attends all meetings as assigned by the principal.
• Performing work assigned to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Patience, experience with student mediation preferred.
• This position works with a large number of children.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.