Instructional Paraprofessional

Instructional Paraprofessional Laura Mac Arthur Elementary School

31.25 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 7:30 am - 2:15 pm Starting Wage: $19.61-$22.25/hr, 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.

Summary:

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist teachers and other licensed staff with the educational and social activities, as well as the academic support of school age children. Assists in creating an appropriate educational environment for children. Works with individual students or small groups of students to accomplish educational goals and lessons.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate
• At least three months experience working with school-age children
• 60 semester college credits or 90 quarter college credits or a passing score on the Parapro Assessment test.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skilled in activities related to academic education and support including assisting with instructional lessons.
• Child development.
• General understanding of elementary and middle school educational programs.
• Understanding of age-appropriate activities.
• CPR and first aid.
• Public health rules regarding maintaining sanitary and safe conditions in a classroom or similar educational setting.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and special education students.
• Basic mathematics, and English and some familiarity with educational materials, curriculum, and instructional techniques.

Skill Requirements:

• Verbal and listening communications, especially with students and teachers.
• Good interpersonal relations, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Basic artistic and creative areas, as related to student activities.
• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom.
• Assessing the needs of each student.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse student population

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

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement

Time Off

Contact Information:
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