Paraprofessional, Direct Services

Paraprofessional, Direct Services -

Minot Public Schools Perkett Elementary School - Minot, North Dakota

• Job : 5546375
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Feb 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Salary: $21.73 to $21.73 Per Hour

Hours Per Day: 6 hours - 3 days per week Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Total 18 hours per week)

SUMMARY:

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

• 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; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• 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 Teacher 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 events 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 Teacher or Principal; 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 Teacher 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 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…