Recess Supervisor Paraprofessional

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 197 is seeking a Supervisory Paraprofessional - Recess for Garlough Environmental Magnet School (GEMS). The position supports K-4 students with indoor/outdoor supervision, cafeteria monitoring, and conflict mediation during recess and student contact days in the 2026-2027 school year.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, collaboration with a three-person team, and regular communication with the principal.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising students K-4 in a school setting.
• Ability to communicate with adults and mediate conflicts.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Part of a three-person team; strong collaboration skills.
• Patience; experience with student mediation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Active supervision during indoor/outdoor recess and in the cafeteria for students K-4.
• Maintain safety and order in all weather conditions.
• Build positive relationships with students and mediate conflicts.
• Communicate with other staff and principal regarding incidents.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the principal and support total school program objectives.

Skills

Active supervision

Team collaboration

Conflict mediation

Student relations

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026
• Location:
  Garlough Environmental Magnet School (GEMS)

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position:

Supervisory Paraprofessional - Recess

Rate:

$21.83-$23.56 per hour per the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Agreement

FTE:

.14

Hours:

2026-2027 School Year, Monday - Friday Student Contact Days

The successful candidate will be able to effectively accomplish the below job duties:

• Active supervision during Indoor/outdoor recess and inside the cafeteria for students K-4.
• Ability to be outside in all types of weather conditions including snow, rain, and sleet.
• Enjoys working with children; able to build relationships and mediate conflict.
• Part of a team of three; able to communicate and collaborate with adults.
• Monitoring student behavior; peer mediation and problem resolution.
• Encourages students to observe considerate and safe behavior.
• Reports all incidents of unacceptable student behavior to the principal.
• Keeping the principal informed of unacceptable student behavior or impending student behavior problems.
• Monitors all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Attending all meetings as assigned by principal.
• Performing work assigned to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Patience, experience with student mediation preferred.
• This position works with a large number of children.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 9:33:48 AM CST.