What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Paraprofessional 2026-2027 School Year position at PAYNESVILLE AREA SCHOOLS?
Elementary Paraprofessional
Paynesville Area Schools is in search of an Elementary Paraprofessional to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year to serve Special Education.
Open until filled.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal and guidance of licensed classroom teacher, the Instructional Paraprofessional represents a broad grouping of varied positions providing instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals in learning theory, child development, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of district curriculum and academic subject areas such as reading, math, science, language or other classroom subjects by reinforcing lesson plans, and assisting licensed staff in monitoring student behaviors in the classroom. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drills for students which are better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies, assessing and monitoring student performance using standardized evaluation tools, and proctoring various assessment testing, as assigned. Duties may also involve assisting and guiding students in daily living skills, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individual Educational Plans (IEP's). Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of adapting regular classroom curriculum to the special needs of each student by clearly repeating directions at level student understands, encouraging cooperation in classroom activities, communicating expectations, and modifying tests or tasks into smaller steps, and assisting student with mobility, adaptive, or other special needs. Specific duties and responsibilities of any position will vary from program-to-program and building-to-building and job assignments.
Pay
Full job description attached.
$17.17 - $21.74 per hour
Benefits
Paynesville Area Schools is in search of an Elementary Paraprofessional to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year to serve Special Education.
Open until filled.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal and guidance of licensed classroom teacher, the Instructional Paraprofessional represents a broad grouping of varied positions providing instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals in learning theory, child development, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of district curriculum and academic subject areas such as reading, math, science, language or other classroom subjects by reinforcing lesson plans, and assisting licensed staff in monitoring student behaviors in the classroom. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drills for students which are better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies, assessing and monitoring student performance using standardized evaluation tools, and proctoring various assessment testing, as assigned. Duties may also involve assisting and guiding students in daily living skills, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individual Educational Plans (IEP's). Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of adapting regular classroom curriculum to the special needs of each student by clearly repeating directions at level student understands, encouraging cooperation in classroom activities, communicating expectations, and modifying tests or tasks into smaller steps, and assisting student with mobility, adaptive, or other special needs. Specific duties and responsibilities of any position will vary from program-to-program and building-to-building and job assignments.
Pay
Full job description attached.
$17.17 - $21.74 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- HSA
- Flex benefits
- 403B
Salary : $17 - $22