Supervisory 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 for recess duties at Somerset Elementary School. The role includes supervising students K-4 during indoor and outdoor recess and cafeteria times, in all weather, and working in a three-person team.

The position emphasizes safety, mediation, and collaboration with staff. Compensation ranges from $21.83 to $23.56 per hour under the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Agreement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Active supervision during recess and cafeteria duty for K-4 students.
• Monitor student behavior and mediate conflicts as needed.
• Communicate with adults and participate in team meetings.
• Report incidents to the principal and keep records up to date.
• Support the total school program and safety practices.

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Somerset Elementary School

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.