Paraprofessional-Head Start/Preschool

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle ISD 2753; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle ISD 2753 is seeking a paraprofessional for Headstart/Preschool to assist instructional staff in meeting students' learning needs. The role runs Monday through Friday and involves supporting classroom activities and supervision as needed.

Starting pay is $20.21 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year. Inquiries: Brad Evenson, Community Education Director, [e-mail]. Employment details align with district policies and benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits or an associate degree or paraprofessional certification.
• Ability to assist certified staff with reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness.
• Ability to use basic computer software and classroom technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts and math.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist professional staff in administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Support classroom preparations and use instructional materials for individual needs.
• Record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Support behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly classroom.

Skills

Reading support

Math assistance

Verbal communication

Technology literacy

Education

Two years college credits

Associate degree or higher

Paraprofessional certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional Position Headstart/Preschool:

The qualified applicant will work directly with the LPGE Instructional Staff to help meet the learning needs of the students.This position is Monday through Friday

Qualifications: All education assistant applicants must have completed at least one of the following three requirements:

• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate degree or higher; or
• Aparaprofessional certification

Starting pay is $20.21 per hourfor the 2026-2027 school year

Insurance Premium Costs

• Health Insurance = $769 to $1092
• Dental = $34.84 to $117.40
• Vision = $5.21 to $15.32

District Insurance Contributions

• Health Insurance = $945
• Dental = $0
• Visions = $0

Life Insurance cost to employee ranges from 0 - $7.35

Long Term DisabilityInsurance cost to employee ranges from 0 to $17.52

Inquires to:

Brad Evenson
Community Education Director
[e-mail]

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• at least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or
• an associate's or higher degree; or
• a passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Paraprofessional Assessments) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.[34 CFR 200.58]

FLSA Status: Non-exempt