{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eefbe58878541ab9d245d4f2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eefbe58878541ab9d245d4f2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eefbe58878541ab9d245d4f2","title":"Elementary Paraprofessional","description":"Position Type:Non-Certified Staff/Support Staff/ParaprofessionalDate Posted:1/1/2026Location:Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary SchoolDate Available:ASAPClosing Date:Open until filled.District:Wadena-Deer Creek SD 2155Position Purpose- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.This position will be working with ASD students at the Elementary building 5 days per week.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 record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.- 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, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.- 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.Additional Duties:- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.- Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Equipment- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.Travel Requirements- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.- 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.- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards- Works in standard office and school building environments.- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.Qualifications Profile- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:- High School diploma or equivalent.- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.FLSA Status: Non-exemptDate:","company":"Sourcewell","rawCompany":"sourcewell","city":"Wadena","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-02T01:45:11.225Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"},{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-9049.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, All Other","slug":"teaching-assistants-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Elementary Paraprofessional","description":"Position Type:Non-Certified Staff/Support Staff/ParaprofessionalDate Posted:1/1/2026Location:Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary SchoolDate Available:ASAPClosing Date:Open until filled.District:Wadena-Deer Creek SD 2155Position Purpose- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.This position will be working with ASD students at the Elementary building 5 days per week.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 record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.- 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, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.- 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.Additional Duties:- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.- Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. 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