Pupil Support Assistant

White Bear Lake Area Schools; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

White Bear Lake Area Schools seeks a Pupil Support Assistant at Mariner Middle School in White Bear Lake, MN to support reading interventions and classroom activities under the supervision of a teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus experience with children; candidate must complete MN Paraprofessional testing and safety trainings after hire, with a valid Minnesota driver license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; experience with children preferred.
• AA/AS degree or 60 credits completed as part of credential requirements.
• Pass MN Paraprofessional test required.
• Bloodborne Pathogens training required after hire.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 6–12 months of hire.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reading interventions in grades 6–8 under teacher direction.
• Provide instructional support and help motivate students to develop reading skills.
• Support classroom management and appropriate conduct, speech, and attire under supervision.

Skills

Reading interventions

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS degree or 60 credits

Job description

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Openings as of 8/24/2026

Pupil Support Assistant JobID: 9567

• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: Mariner Middle School, White Bear Lake, MN

Pupil Support Assistant

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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Postings current as of 8/24/2026 11:34:17 PM CST.