Paraeducator ELL

Orono Public Schools; Long Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

LTD insurance

EAP

Six paid holidays

TSA match

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for English Language Learner (ELL) support in Minnesota. The role focuses on assisting ELL students under the guidance of the ELL teacher and collaborating with general education staff to adapt curriculum to language needs.

Responsibilities include helping students with English concepts and skills to function meaningfully in mainstream classes. Compensation includes an hourly wage with a differential and district health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• Work under the direction of ELL Teacher(s) and collaborate with General Education Staff
• Ability to adjust and modify curriculum relative to student language and educational needs.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ELL students under the guidance of the ELL teacher.
• Support English language learner students needing academic assistance and support with general education curriculum.
• Help students with English concepts and skills, especially in their acquisition to function meaningfully in mainstream classes.

Skills

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Paraeducator ELL JobID: 2435

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ ELL
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Date Available: 8/31/2026

Description

Paraeducator - English Language Learner (ELL)

Job Summary

• Provide support to ELL students under the guidance of the ELL teacher.
• Support English language learner students needing academic assistance and support with general education curriculum.
• Help students with English concepts and skills, especially in their acquisition to function meaningfully in mainstream classes.

Qualifications

• Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• Work under the direction of ELL Teacher(s) and collaborate with General Education Staff
• Ability to adjust and modify curriculum relative to student language and educational needs.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.

Bargaining Group and Level

Paraeducators/Classroom Para

COMPENSATION

Hourly Wage: $18.94-$20.02

Pay Differential: $1.95/hour

INSURANCE

• Single Health: 90% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
• Family Health: 75% Covered by District
• Dental: Partial Coverage by District
• Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

HOLIDAYS

Holidays: 6 Paid Holiday/Year

OTHER BENEFITS

• Longevity Career Increment
• Annual TSA Match: $500

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

District Website: www.orono.k12.mn.us

Contact

Corinna Graner, Ed.S., Director of Special Services 952-449-8377 [e-mail] Or Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources 952-449-8307 [e-mail]