What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Paraprofessional position at Duluth Public Schools?
Position Type
Paraprofessionals/Duluth Pre-School Program Paraprofessional
Date Posted
4/24/2025
Location:
Stowe Elementary School
Date Available
08/26/2025
Closing Date
05/01/2025
Duluth Pre-School Paraprofessional
Stowe Elementary School
36hrs/week | Monday-Friday |
Starting Wage: $18.85- $21.35/hr Benefits
Summary
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist teachers, other licensed staff, and parents with the educational and social activities, as well as the care and feeding of Head Start school age children. Assists in creating an appropriate education environment for children.
Minimum Qualifications
COURSEWORK AND/OR EXPERIENCE IN RELATIONSHIP BASED TEACHING WITH PRESCHOOL CHILDREN; FAMILIES FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN ECONOMIC POVERTY. ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY. COMPUTER LITERACY.
Duties And Responsibilites
ASSIST IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION USING THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND FOLLOWING CLASSROOM STRUCTURE ACCORDING TO THE PYRAMID MODEL.
ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTING INDIVIDUALIZATION PLANS FOR STUDENTS; INSTRUCTS AND SUPERVISES CHILDREN IN DAILY SELF-CARE ROUTINES SUCH AS HAND WASHING, AND TOILETING; PARTICIPATE IN PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES TWICE EACH YEAR;
ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS, (IEP) GOALS AND STRATEGIES IN COOPERATION WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF;
ASSIST IN KEEPING DAILY SCHEDULE, MEAL SERVICE, INSTRUCTION AND OTHER DUTIES; FOLLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT PROCEDURES INCLUDING PLANS FOR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT;
ASSIST IN ORDERING, MAINTAINING AND KEEPING AN INVENTORY OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT;
COLLABORATE WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DULUTH PRESCHOOL STAFF; PARTICIPATE IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ONGOING TRAINING; CARRY OUT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MANDATED REPORTER; OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR.
Benefits
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
Attachment(s)
Paraprofessionals/Duluth Pre-School Program Paraprofessional
Date Posted
4/24/2025
Location:
Stowe Elementary School
Date Available
08/26/2025
Closing Date
05/01/2025
Duluth Pre-School Paraprofessional
Stowe Elementary School
36hrs/week | Monday-Friday |
Starting Wage: $18.85- $21.35/hr Benefits
- Position will start August 26, 2025*
Summary
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist teachers, other licensed staff, and parents with the educational and social activities, as well as the care and feeding of Head Start school age children. Assists in creating an appropriate education environment for children.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a teacher's assistant in a teaching environment in or outside a school system or related childcare work
- AA or BA in any field, child development credential
COURSEWORK AND/OR EXPERIENCE IN RELATIONSHIP BASED TEACHING WITH PRESCHOOL CHILDREN; FAMILIES FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN ECONOMIC POVERTY. ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY. COMPUTER LITERACY.
Duties And Responsibilites
ASSIST IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION USING THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND FOLLOWING CLASSROOM STRUCTURE ACCORDING TO THE PYRAMID MODEL.
ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTING INDIVIDUALIZATION PLANS FOR STUDENTS; INSTRUCTS AND SUPERVISES CHILDREN IN DAILY SELF-CARE ROUTINES SUCH AS HAND WASHING, AND TOILETING; PARTICIPATE IN PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES TWICE EACH YEAR;
ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS, (IEP) GOALS AND STRATEGIES IN COOPERATION WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF;
ASSIST IN KEEPING DAILY SCHEDULE, MEAL SERVICE, INSTRUCTION AND OTHER DUTIES; FOLLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT PROCEDURES INCLUDING PLANS FOR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT;
ASSIST IN ORDERING, MAINTAINING AND KEEPING AN INVENTORY OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT;
COLLABORATE WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DULUTH PRESCHOOL STAFF; PARTICIPATE IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ONGOING TRAINING; CARRY OUT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MANDATED REPORTER; OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR.
Benefits
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) contributes $2,000 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) contributes $4,000 into HRA annually
- Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium
- District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
- District-provided at no cost to employee
- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
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