Pupil Support Assistant

White Bear Lake Area Schools, ISD #624; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

White Bear Lake Area Schools, ISD #624 is seeking an instructional paraprofessional to support reading interventions in the classroom for grades 6–8. You will work under the teacher's direction to aid with intervention strategies and student engagement.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 60 credits or AA/AS degree, and passing the MN Parapro test, with Blood Borne Pathogens training on hire. A Minnesota driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with children.
• AA/AS degree and 60 credits completed.
• Must pass MN Parapro test and complete Blood Borne Pathogens training on hire.
• Optional Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 6–12 months on hire.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional paraprofessional support for reading interventions in grades 6–8.
• Assist with classroom activities under teacher supervision.
• Support student conduct, speech, attire, and routines as directed.

Skills

Reading interventions

Student support

Classroom assistance

Guided reading

Education

AA/AS degree

60 credits

MN Parapro test

Blood Borne Pathogens training

Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Driver's license (MN)

Job description

Salary Range/Hourly Rate

Per Paraprofessional Contract: LV IV Step:1

Start Date

August 31st 2026

Work week

6.5 hrs per day; M-F 9:00am-4:00pm

Student Level

Mariner Middle School

Position Summary

Instructional paraprofessional to help with reading interventions in the classroom at the direction of the teacher. Position will work in grades 6-8 providing these interventions. Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills, instructional services to students in reading, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Must hold AA/AS degree, completed 60 semester credits, pass MN Parapro test, Training in Blood Borne Pathogens upon hire. Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention within 6-12 months upon hire as needed for program. Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.

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