Supervisory Assistant Paraprofessional

Duluth Public Schools; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with HRA

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

RETIREMENT plan

Time off

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Supervisory Paraprofessional for Denfeld High School, a high-needs school. The position runs 32.75 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, with a starting wage of $19.61 and benefits.

This role supports students and staff while maintaining a safe, orderly environment. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, prior paraprofessional experience, and credit/ParaPro assessment options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.

Skills

Teacher's assistant experience

Effective communication

Teamwork with students

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Follow directives

High school focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 semester credits / 90 quarter credits

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Denfeld High School (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date: 08/20/2026

Supervisory Paraprofessional

Denfeld High School

32.75hours/week | Monday-Friday | 8:30 am - 3:45pm

Starting Wage: $19.61, increases with experience + benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform physical aspects of position
• Ability to observe and record accurately
• Ability to meet federal/state guidelines (where appropriate) and/or to successfully complete specified in-service courses
• Willingness to intervene in a crisis situation
• Ability to perform physical aspects of position
• Ability to follow directive
• Desire and experience working with High School population
• General knowledge of school, attendance, and parking policies

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00into HRA annually
• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email [e-mail]