Part time Paraprofessional

Mountain Lake Public School is seeking a (.4 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 480 students and 80+ employees. 

Schedule/Contract:  Tuesday's and Thursday's 7:45-3:15

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 supervision. 

-  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