Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitute Paraprofessional

Job : 5354368

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 28, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Location: Minot Public Schools Administration Building – Minot, North Dakota

Position Type: Substitute

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

$17.59 per hour or according to Classified Employee Pay Schedule

Hours vary

• Assist students in school classrooms with educational programs, special assignments, and individual assistance; provide assistance to teachers as requested.
• Supervise, instruct, and monitor students; conduct exercises and communicate with students to help achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Assist with supervising students and encourage good student behavior; guide students to stay on task in work and play activities; alert teacher to students’ special behavioral and learning issues.
• Assist students with learning tasks, self‑help skills, and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assist with development of individual learning plans, class lesson plans, and special event plans; assist with planning, preparation, development, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Monitor student behavior and document special issues and problems; ensure all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assist with clerical duties and record keeping as needed.
• Communicate with students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assist with individual and small group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Enforce MPS policies and rules of conduct, report behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to teacher or principal; supervise students to verify compliance with MPS policies.
• Help students to improve their science, math, and language skills.
• Support 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; maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, client records, and district information; follow compliance rules governing child abuse; perform related duties as required or assigned.

• 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 environments.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with students, using patience, understanding, and caring.
• Assisting students to improve learning, behavior, and socialization skills.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co‑workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

A valid North Dakota State Driver’s License may be required.

Work is performed in MPS schools and facilities, and requires working with children; may be required to physically restrain students if they are at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Must pass a thorough background investigation.

• Human Resource, Administration Building.
• Phone: