Summary

Willow River Area School is seeking a general education Paraprofessional for the rest of the 2024-25 school year. Overview: Under general supervision, perform a variety of instructional and behavioral activities for a specific elementary grade level.

Description

Willow River Area School is seeking a General Education Paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. 

Qualifications: 

  • 2 years of post-secondary education OR Associate’s degree or higher OR ParaPro test certification.  

  • Experience working with children and the educational setting. 

  • Must be a problem-solver; enjoy working with children, and be a self-motivated individual. 

Duties: 

  • Assist students with daily transitions (e.g., transitions, lunch, playground, etc.);

  • Assist students in the general education classroom helping the student to access the curriculum under supervision of the general education teacher; 

  • Assist in implementing behavior management programs; 

  • Under supervision of general education teacher, reinforce instruction introduced by the student’s general and/or special education teacher(s); 

  • Monitor students to ensure his/her safety and the safety of other persons; 

  • Foster and encourage the independence of the students; 

  • Assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints; 

  • Establish a positive and nurturing relationship with the students; 

  • Assist in supporting classroom discipline; 

  • Inform the teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; monitor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines;

  • Assist students during field trips and other outings (e.g., assist transportation drivers secure wheelchairs when appropriate, on bus/van, assist students with orientation and mobility, assist teacher(s) in monitoring students for safety, etc); 

  • Collect and maintain data as directed by supervising teacher;

  • Work cooperatively with staff;

  • Assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional assisted technology;

  • Supervise and monitor students both inside and outside of classroom; and

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hours: 8:00-3:15 (6.75 hrs/day)
Salary: Per ESP Union Contract, starting at $17.05/ hour

Date: Remainder of 2024-25 School Year

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Please complete the application at ISD577.org, and digitally send the application, cover letter, and resume to the Elementary Principal Paul Riihiluoma at priihiluoma@isd577.org.

Willow River Area School enrolls approximately 440 students and is located 75 miles north of the Twin Cities on Interstate 35.

 

Willow River ISD #577 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the district's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family leave status or veteran status. The district makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.

Willow River Area School ISD #577
8142 Pine St. N
Willow River, MN 55795
218-372-3131