Employment Opportunity

Opening for Paraprofessional

Dan Cheney

October 25, 2022

Upsala Area Schools is looking to hire a paraprofessional at 35 hours a week. Contact the school office at 320-573-2174 if interested.

Special Education Paraprofessional

JOB SUMMARY:  Paraprofessionals assist teachers with various tasks.  These include the following areas: lunchroom, playground, transportation, media center, copy room, classroom assistance, behavioral intervention or computer lab.

Assists students and teachers in classroom or designated area.  Duties and responsibilities may include: 

  1. Provides direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students, monitors behavior and attends designated classes/activities with the students as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and directed by instructor.

  2. Assists in technological programs such as computer labs and instructional technology.

  3. Performs media center duties under the direction of the media center specialist.

  4. Assists teachers in maintaining discipline.

  5. Prepares material necessary for activities in the classroom as directed by the teacher.

  6. Supervision of students as directed by a licensed teacher/supervisor.

  7. Other tasks as assigned by the supervising principal, teacher, head cook and or other supervisor. (such as washing tables or clerking during student lunch)

  8. Maybe assigned van driving duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:    

  1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

  2. Must meet federal NCLB requirements by one of the following:

  • Passing score on Parapro exam

  • Complete portfolio

  • Two-year post secondary degree or equivalent

Experience:    

  1. Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Special Knowledge or Skills:    

  1. Ability to work well with students and staff. 

  2. Collaborates, supports and implements rules (i.e. Bully proofing, Playground rules).

  3. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

  4. Sensitivity to the requirements of special needs children.

  5. Basic computer, math and language skills.

Please send application materials to: Upsala Schools c/o Nick Klug PO Box 190 Upsala, MN 56384 Or send electronically to nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us