Library Paraprofessional

Library Paraprofessional - Mandan Middle School

Mandan Public School District MANDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL - MANDAN, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5904608
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking to hire a Library Paraprofessional for the  school year. This position is full time and follows the school calendar.

Full benefit package is included for employees working 30 or more hours/week.

Position Type:Full-Time; 9 month

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

• Under basic supervision, assists Mandan Public School (MPS) students in school classrooms with educational programs and special assignments, and provides assistance to teachers as needed to provide a positive learning and socialization environment for the students.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Facilitates library skills lessons to students in grade K-5.
• Assists with student technology device distribution and collection.
• Assists the Librarian with weekly book check in/check outs.
• Promotes a literacy rich environment.
• Assists MPS students in school classrooms with educational programs, special assignments, and individual assistance as needed; provides assistance to teachers as requested; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Supervises, instructs, monitors, and communicates with students; conducts exercises to help students achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Assists with supervising students, and assists in maintaining good student behavior; guides students to stay on task in work and play activities; alerts teacher to student’s special behavioral and learning issues.
• Assists students with learning tasks and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assists with development of individual learning plans, class lesson plans, and special events; assists with planning, preparation, development and distribution of classroom materials.
• Monitors student behavior and documents special issues and problems; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assists with clerical duties and record keeping as needed.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists with individual and small group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Supervises students in a variety of settings including classrooms in a group or one-on-one, during mealtimes, and on the playground to maintain student safety; enforces District policies and rules of conduct and reports behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to teacher or principal.
• Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public Schools and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and School staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and School information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Reports To:

• Building Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of:

• MPS policies and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Safety rules and regulations.
• Personal computers, and specialized software applications for educational systems.
• Record keeping and file…