TEMPORARY - Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Paraprofessional at Liberty Ridge Site 2 - Long Term Sub
South Washington County Schools
Temporary
On-site
Minnesota, United States
- Position Type:
Paraprofessional/ECFE - Date Posted:
8/19/2025 - Location:
Liberty Ridge Site #2 - Date Available:
10/02/2025 - Closing Date:
Open until filled - Set up classroom for parent/child activities according to a lesson plan prior to arrival of families.
- Greet the families upon arrival and assists in their departure.
- Respond to needs of children (separation, snacks, bathroom assistance, diaper changes, feeding, etc).
- Clean up after activities and at the conclusion of the class.
- Notify the Site Coordinator about equipment that needs repair or replacement, or supplies that need purchasing.
- Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
- Participate in staff development activities, and site and staff meetings, as required.
- Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
- May assist in the duties of position within the same classification on an as needed basis. Duties could include, but are not limited to lifting and toileting.
- Perform other tasks deemed necessary by the teacher or Site Coordinator.
- Set up activities appropriate for the age of the children prior to arrival.
- Interact with the children in play and care for each child’s needs (separation, diapering, bathroom assistance).
- Feed infants and provide snack to older children.
- Attend to special needs of each child as directed by program coordinator and parent (i.e., food allergies, allergies, feeding schedule, ways to comfort, appropriate interventions).
- Notify the program coordinator about equipment that needs repair or replacement, or supplies that need purchasing.
- Clean up the room at the conclusion of sibling care.
- Prepare materials for sibling care (log book, name tags, snack, attendance).
- Maintain open communication with parents regarding child’s needs and experience in sibling care.
- Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
- Participate in staff development activities, and site and staff meetings, as required.
- Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
- May assist in the duties of position within the same classification on an as needed basis. Duties could include, but are not limited to lifting and toileting.
- Perform other tasks deemed necessary by the program coordinator or classroom teacher.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet District 833’s Highly Qualified requirements.
- Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
- Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
- Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students. Helps provide a positive learning environment.
- Actively participates in district-sponsored training when offered.
- Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
- Trained in and experience utilizing behavioral management techniques.
- Certification in first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic academics and behavior.
- Prior experience working with children birth to age 5
- Coursework or training in child development.
| Position | Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Paraprofessional | |||||||||||
| Location | Liberty Ridge Site 2 Early Learning Center (Monday-Thursday), Valley Crossing Elementary (Friday) | |||||||||||
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| Starting Base Pay | $22.25 per hour | |||||||||||
| Anticipated Dates of Assignment | October 2, 2025 - October 21, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Available for Application | August 19, 2025 - August 25, 2025 or until filled | |||||||||||
| Highly Qualified Information | This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly). External candidates DO NOT need to meet this criteria until after they are hired but are required to meet the requirement no later than May 31st. INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA AT THE TIME THEIR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. | |||||||||||
| Classification | Program |
BENEFITS:
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
Position follows school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting one or more teachers in the teaching-learning process, classroom management, and maintaining a stimulating, healthy and safe classroom or sibling care environment.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
Classroom
Required:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER