Recess/Lunchroom Paraprofessional

Belle Plaine Public School District, ISD 716; Valley View Terrace (MN); On-site; USD 24,631 - 28,681; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Safe & Sick Time

Applicable district training provided

Job summary

Belle Plaine Public School District, ISD 716 is hiring a Recess/Lunchroom Paraprofessional at Chatfield Elementary in Valley View Terrace, Minnesota. This role offers flexible hours from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM, Monday to Friday, during student days, perfect for those interested in part-time work.

The successful applicant will supervise children during recess and lunch, ensuring safety and fostering positive interactions. A high school diploma or GED and experience working with children are required.

The pay ranges from $17.88 to $20.82 per hour based on experience, with additional benefits like earned safe and sick time.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children in a school setting.
• Must be able to handle responsibilities related to safety and behavior.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Ensure a safe environment for children.
• Collaborate with other adult supervisors.

Skills

Ability to create positive relationships with students

Experience working with children

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Recess/Lunchroom Paraprofessional

Schedule: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Monday‑Friday (on student days)

Are you interested in a few hours of work a day while your children are in school or looking for work but not a full day of work? Chatfield Elementary (Pre‑K‑Grade 2) has an opening for student supervision on the playground during recess and in the lunchroom.

Job Summary

Supervise students on the playground or in the lunchroom with an emphasis on providing a safe environment. Successful applicants will be able to create positive relationships with students, enjoy interacting with elementary‑age students, while holding them accountable for positive, respectful, and safe behavior. Must work collaboratively with other adult supervisors.

Education and Experience

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

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms; frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting and repetitive motions; occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machinery and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Applicable district or department training will be provided and must be completed upon hire.

A background check is required upon hire.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range is $17.88‑$20.82 per hour, based on experience. This is subject to change based on the 2025‑2027 BPESP contract.

Earned Safe & Sick Time based on hours worked.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Please complete an online application.