Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide – Elementary (Multiple Positions)

New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence. Our vision is: “Empowering our learning community through equitable, engaging and innovative programming.” Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students, and families come to New Ulm. 

We offer an early learning center for pre-school and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum. We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning opportunities. Our high school is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students. A Career Technical Education (CTE) Center providing students opportunities in automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction careers, and cabinetry.

Position available:                 
Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide (Multiple Positions) – Jefferson Elementary (Grades 1-4)

Location:
Jefferson Elementary, 318 South Payne St., New Ulm
   
Job Summary:                                   
Facilitate student academic growth and social growth by providing individual or small group support/reinstruction and service at the guidance/direction of certified staff. This position requires confidentiality, good communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, teamwork, and knowledge of technology and may require heavy lifting.
                                   
Qualifications:                                   
Experience and ability to work with students; ability to follow and carry out the classroom teacher’s instructions; familiarity with computer use and good communication skills.  High School Diploma or GED required. 
                                                                       
Days/Hours:                           
Hours may vary slightly depending on students needs, but hours will generally be 7:30a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on all school days plus additional training dates as directed. 
 
Start Date:                              
As agreed upon
                                   
Wage:                                     
Dependent upon experience; Starting wage $17.00/hour; Union Classification A13;
Benefit package available

Application Deadline:              
Applications will be reviewed as received.
 
Application Procedure:          
To apply as an INTERNAL applicant:
1.   Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2.   Click on the District box at the top of the page
3.   Click on the Employment tab on the right-hand side
4.   Under “Internal Applicants,” click on Submit an internal app./transfer form
5.   Complete the page with your information, click next and submit.
 
To apply as an EXTERNAL applicant:
1.   Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2.   Click on District box at top of the page
3.   Click on the Employment tab on the right-hand side
4.   Complete the page with your information, click next and submit
    
Questions:                              
Please contact New Ulm Public Schools Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.
  
                      

 The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of employment, submit to a criminal history background check at the applicant’s expense.  All final offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.
 
The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings.  New Ulm ISD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
 
 
For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the city of New Ulm, please visit the following resources:
New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us
City of New Ulm: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: http://www.newulm.com/
Careers in New Ulm video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI