Paraprofessional, Direct Services - Early Childhood Special Education

Paraprofessional, Direct Services - Early Childhood Special Education

Minot Public Schools
• Bel Air Elementary School – Minot, North Dakota

Job : 5539726

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.73 per hour

Hours Per Day: 3 hours

SUMMARY

Under basic supervision, provides special‑needs students with a variety of individual and/or classroom support in the attainment of educational goals; assists Minot Public School teachers as needed to create a positive learning and socialization environment.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.

• Assists severely disadvantaged and impaired students in school classrooms with educational programs, specialized direct services, special assignments, and individual assistance; provides assistance to teachers as requested; performs duties within scope of authority and in compliance with MPS policies.
• Works with students with profound and complex physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities; assists students with special physical needs and emotional disturbances to function effectively and interact in a group educational environment.
• Supervises, instructs, and monitors students; conducts exercises and communicates with students to help achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small‑group sessions.
• Assists with supervising students, encourages good student behavior, and guides students to stay on task in work and play activities; alerts teachers to student’s special behavioral and learning issues.
• Assists students with learning tasks, self‑help skills, and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assists with development of individual learning plans, class lesson plans, and special event plans; 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 students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists with individual and small‑group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Enforces MPS policies and rules of conduct, and reports behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to teachers or principals; supervises students to verify compliance with MPS policies.
• Helps students to improve their science, math, and language skills.
• Monitors students’ behavior, helps students with social skills, advises teachers of complex issues.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and district staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, client records, and district information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Associate’s Degree and one year of experience working with children; or

• High school diploma and paraprofessional certification from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

• MPS policies and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Personal computers and specialized software applications for educational systems.
• Record‑keeping and file‑maintenance principles and procedures.
• Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions in public facilities.

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Assisting children and special‑needs students, and assessing educational needs.
• Maintaining composure and working effectively in classroom and school facility…