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