Paraeducator: Literacy Support & Lunchroom Supervision

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district.

We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IBContinuum to students in pre-K to grade 12.As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

• In the value of diversity and inclusion inenriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued andhave a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Must meet students where they are, assess their growth, and keep the student at the center of all decisions and practices.

Position Overview:
Para educator position to work with students at Hayes Elementary School

Schedule: 6.5 hours/day Monday - Friday, when school is in session

Essential Job Functions: The Instructional Support Paraeducatoris primarily engaged in direct interaction with one or more pupils for instructional activities according to district-approved curriculum and teacher-approved instructional plan for the student, physical or behavior management, inclusion or other activities. This particular position also supervises and supports in recess and cafeteria spaces during the middle of the school day.
Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to relate to and communicate with staff and students

Patience and flexibility in working with special needs students

Willingness to expand skills

Ability to take direction of supervising teacher

Ability to keep information confidential

Ability to model and reinforce appropriate verbal and interpersonal behavior

Meet the requirements of being highly qualified by either showing evidence of having earned at least 60 post-secondary credits or passing the Parapro Exam within the employee probationary period.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Education, Fridley Public Schools must meet highly qualified requirements. Therefore, upon hire, all hires must be Highly Qualified - Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education;
    Minnesota’s standard; A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended OR
  • An Associate’s (or higher) degree;
    Minnesota’s standard:
    An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree
  • Received a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment
• Additional information about the Highly Qualified requirements can be found at this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Bargaining Unit:
Para educator

Salary Range:Step 1 at $20.50/hr to Step 5 at $24/hr, placement will vary depending on education and experience.View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our
Master Agreements
page

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift and use hands to grasp and feel.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include…