General Education Paraeducator - Early Childhood, Pre-K

TYPE OF POSITION

Hourly; 10-month

Hours may vary based on program needs

Director of Media/Technology, Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

None

$19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires) - Effective July 1, 2025

• High School or GED Diploma
• Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following: 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; passing score on the Para educator Exam.

• Similar job-related experience
• Bilingual

The Instructional Para educator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn the specialty under the direction of a professional and to assist students in preparing their lessons for all subject areas when in the classroom, Resource Center, computer lab; and occasional media support.

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintaining awareness and observing student's activities/actions; assessing behavior including communicating rules, expectations and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Performing record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher
• Serve as resource provider to students/staff/volunteers regarding materials/technological equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• The 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 amount of force constantly to move objects

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.)

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.