Varied Hour Float Support Paraprofessional. Grades K-8

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Start Grant stipend

Job summary

School District 197 is accepting online applications for a Varied Hours Float Support Paraprofessional in the School Age Care program. The position supports multiple sites and grades K-8, filling staffing gaps as needed across district programs.

Qualifications include experience with children in group settings, strong communication, and high flexibility. Wages range from $17.40 to $19.16 per hour, with eligibility for stipends and required professional development days.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in group settings.
• Strong communication skills.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Float to different after school sites to fill staffing gaps.
• Assist site supervisors in providing a quality, age-appropriate school age care program.
• Assist in implementing curriculum and enrichment activities for students.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor playtimes and field trips.

Skills

Experience with children in group

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Varied Hour Float Support Paraprofessional. Grades K-8 JobID: 6203

• Position Type: School Age Care
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: District Wide

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 everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Effective immediately the Human Resources Department will accept on-line applications fora School Age Care Program Varied Hours Float Support Paraprofessionals. Salary range is $17.40-$19.16 per hour according to the 2025-2027 salary schedule for district paraprofessionals. School Age Care employees are also eligible for a stipend through the Great Start Compensation Grant through the Department of Human Services. Stipends are based on the number of hours childcare staff work directly with children. Must attend professional development days set forth by the School Age Care Department.

Site location will vary on program need.

District Wide

• Garlough Elementary
• Mendota Elementary
• Moreland Elementary
• Pilot Knob Elementary
• Somerset Elementary
• Noreen Activity Center

? Hours - varied. Hours will be agreed upon hiring.

Line of Supervision: School Age Care Coordinator, School Age Care Manager, School Age Care Inclusion Manager, and the School Age Care Site Supervisor(s).

Primary function:To float to different after school sites to fill in staffing gaps. To assist the site supervisor(s) in providing a quality, age appropriate school age care program.

Qualifications: Experience with children in group situations, good communication skills, high degree of flexibility. Experience working with children of diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.

Position Requirements Include: Must be 18 years of age. Assist in the implementation and preparation of curriculum and enrichment activities for students. Assist in guiding children's behavior using a positive and consistent style. Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency procedures. Participate with children in activities. Assist in supervising field trips. Assist in supervising children's indoor and outdoor playtimes. Work in groups to assist students with daily activities. Must be able to work non-school days. Enforce proper hand washing and sanitizing. Ensure supplies and equipment are sanitized routinely. CPR, First Aid, AED and CPI certified. (Preferred) Must have had Mandated Reporting training. (Preferred) Must attend monthly site meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with caring for children. Frequent standing, walking, swimming, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivoting, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation. Exposure to weather, daily, when supervising children outdoors, and the ability to walk two (2) miles on uneven terrain. Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling. Energy to accomplish numerous tasks and processes. Lift up to 20 lbs. Engage with children on the floor in play areas. Extended periods of standing when teaching or leading an activity. Extended periods of sitting during meetings or deskwork. Bending, stooping or sitting on the floor to perform classroom activities or to provide one-to-one assistance. Ability to travel between buildings, within the buildings and work area.

Mental Job Requirements: Position includes the need to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents or members of the community. Position requires the ability to work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work assignments. Position requires conflict resolution skills in dealing with students, and colleagues. Position requires prioritizing work duties.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment, which typically includes moderate noise from students. Work is often performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as well.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.