Student Support Para; Westwood

Position: Student Support Para (Westwood)
Position Type:
Para educator

Date Posted:
5/20/2026

Location:
Westwood Elementary
TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$16.75/hr (starting salary for new hires)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma

• Basic First Aid training within 3 months of hire date

Preferred

• Bilingual

• Basic First Aid experience or certification

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Student Support Para educator is responsible for maintaining an orderly and safe environment by ensuring students are engaged in appropriate activities and are not interfering with other students or district employees in the performance of their responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Maintain a Structured Environment

• Observe student behavior in structured and/or unstructured areas, both inside and outside of the building

• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students and staff

• Keep administration informed of problems and concerns within assigned areas of responsibility

• Follow all district and site procedures regarding student discipline

Reports, Records, and Information

• Maintain assigned records

• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information

• Complete follow-up actions relating to assigned records

• Provide relevant information to staff upon request

• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
* Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located ud School District 742 Title IX Information.

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