Paraprofessional - Title I

Young World Physical Education; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

Minot Public Schools Central Middle School in Minot, North Dakota, seeks a Paraprofessional to assist students and teachers in classroom settings. The role emphasizes supporting educational programs, monitoring behavior, and helping with individual and small-group instruction.

Starting date is immediate. Requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent, one year of experience with children or paraprofessional certification, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree; AND one year of experience working with children; OR High school diploma and Paraprofessional certification from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist MPS students in classrooms with educational programs and individual tasks; provide assistance to teachers as requested; follow MPS policies.
• Supervise and monitor students; conduct exercises; support learning objectives in small groups and individually.
• Encourage good student behavior; guide students to stay on task; report behavioral and learning issues to teachers.
• Assist with learning tasks, self-help skills, and IEPs.
• Develop learning plans and lesson materials; prepare, develop, and distribute classroom materials.
• Document reports daily; assist with clerical duties and record-keeping.
• Communicate with students and staff while maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Support interventions to improve student behavior.
• Enforce policies and supervise student conduct; report concerns to teachers or principals.
• Help students improve science, math, and language skills.
• Monitor student behavior; support social skills and communicate with teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality of district information and interact professionally with the public.

Skills

Monitoring student behavior

Effective communication

Patience and compassion

Assisting learning tasks

Education

Associate’s Degree

One year experience with children

Paraprofessional certification

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Paraprofessional - Title I

Minot Public Schools Central Middle School - Minot, North Dakota

Job Details

• Job ID: 5834311
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Hours Per Day: 6.25 hours

SUMMARY: Under basic supervision, assists Minot Public School (MPS) students in school classrooms with educational programs and special assignments, and provides assistance to Teachers as needed to provide a positive learning and socialization environment for the students.

Responsibilities

• Assists MPS students in school classrooms with educational programs, special assignments, and individual assistance; provides assistance to Teachers as requested; performs duties within scope of authority, and in compliance with MPS policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Supervises, instructs, and monitors students; conducts exercises and communicates with students to help achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Assists with supervising students, and encourages good student behavior; guides students to stay on task in work and play activities; alerts Teacher to student’s special behavioral and learning issues.
• Assists students with learning tasks, self-help skills, and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assists with development of individual learning plans, class lesson plans, and special events plans; assists with planning, preparation, development, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Monitors student behavior and documents special issues and problems; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assists with clerical duties and record keeping as needed.
• Communicates with students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists with individual and small group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Enforces MPS policies and rules of conduct, and reports behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to Teacher or Principal; supervises students to verify compliance with MPS policies.
• Helps students to improve their science, math, and language skills.
• Monitors students behavior, helps students with social skills, advises Teacher of complex issues.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Associate’s Degree; AND one year of experience working with children; OR High school diploma and Paraprofessional certification from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge of

• MPS policies and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Personal computers, and specialized software applications for educational systems.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
• Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions in public facilities.

Skill in

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills. Assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs.
• Maintaining composure, and working effectively in classroom and school facility environments.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with students, using patience, understanding, and caring.
• Assisting students to improve learning, behavior, and socialization skills.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid North Dakota State Driver’s License may be required, Paraprofessional certification from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is required; Crisis Prevention intervention (CPI) training and certification may be required for some incumbents; CPR and First Aid training is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in MPS schools and facilities, and requires working with children; may be required to physically restrain students if they are at risk of hurting themselves or others.

This position is subject to veteran's preference.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$19.03 to $19.03 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Nathan Freeman , Principal
• Central Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]