Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide – High School (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 preschool 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 provides students with opportunities in automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction careers, and cabinetry.

Position available:                 
Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide (Multiple Positions) – High School

Location:
New Ulm High School, 1600 Oak Street, 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:                                   
Desire to work with high school-aged students, build student relationships, and promote student achievement. 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 student needs.  Hours will generally be 7:45 a.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 Available:            
www.newulm.k12.mn.us or www.applitrack.com/newulm/onlineapp/
    
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