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Mountain Lake Public Schools

Paraprofessional

Mountain Lake Public Schools, Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States, 56159


Position Type:Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:6/18/2024

Location:Mountain Lake Public Schools

Date Available:TBD

Closing Date:Until Filled

Mountain Lake Public School is seeking a (1.0 FTE) Paraprofessional. Official duties will be determined.

Mountain Lake is located in the southwestern Minnesota along the Hwy 60 corridor between Mankato and Worthington. The district has 500 students and 80+ employees.

Schedule/Contract:

1.0 FTE7:45-3:15

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Typical qualifications would be:

- High School diploma or equivalent

- Prior experience working with students desirable