Pre-K Program Paraeducator

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a Pre-K Para at Jefferson Elementary School in Fargo, ND. This 9-month, Monday–Friday role supports early literacy initiatives and student readiness under a licensed teacher’s direction.

Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, delivering direct services to students, and working with individuals or small groups. Requires a high school diploma or GED; experience in schools and IEP familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic academic and computer skills.
• Preferred: experience in a school setting; experience with IEPs; associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Pre-K students under supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Deliver direct services to students as directed by a teacher or licensed staff.
• Work with individuals or small groups of students as part of classroom support.

Skills

Communication skills

Student interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Education/Child Development/Psychology

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fargo Public Schools

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Jefferson Elementary School
• Date Available: Immediate

Job Type Pull time

Benefits Eligibility Non-Benefits Eligible

Schedule 9-months Monday through Friday

Salary Range From $18.24 to $22.70 per hour

This position is contingent on the availability of specific Grant funding and may/will be subject to non-renewal following the 2026-2027 school year based on the unavailability or uncertainty of Grant funding.

All building principals have access to this job posting and will call selected candidates for interviews. Additional education and/or experience may be required for specific positions.

What You Do: The CLIMBS b-5 grant refers to the Legendary Learners component of North Dakota's ND CLIMBS (Comprehensive Literacy Improvement through Measured Building Systems) grant, which focuses on early childhood school readiness and literacy coordination for children from birth through age 5. A Pre-K Para provides support and may deliver direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. This classification is generally assigned to work with individuals or small groups of students.

What You Need: High School Diploma or GED
Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians orally and in writing
Basic academic and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)
Associatesdegree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field
Experience working as direct support professional, personal care aid, CNA, or similar position

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please email [e-mail].

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 7:11:30 PM CST.

Internal applicants only.
(Substitutes please use "External Applicants")