Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Part-time

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN)

Mead, WAPart-time$21.44/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$21.44/hr

Location

Mead, WA

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN) is hiring a Kindergarten Paraprofessional. The Kindergarten Paraprofessional supervises kindergarten students during the school day, providing small‑group support, read‑alouds, one‑on‑one interaction, assessment, and recess supervision for 2.5 hours each student‑contact day.

Key focus areas include Supervise kindergarten students during the school day, Provide small group work and support, and Conduct read‑aloud sessions.

Successful candidates bring Experience Working With Young Children and Current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employee. Important skills include Take Direction, Multitask, Supervise Students, Adaptability, Patience, and Communicate Effectively.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Take DirectionMultitaskSupervise StudentsAdaptabilityPatienceCommunicate EffectivelyPositive SupervisionMaintain ConfidentialityIndependent Decision Making

Qualifications

Experience Working With Young Children

Full job description

Hours: 2.5 hours (10:45-1:15 on student contact days) - (2 positions available) Class: IV (starting rate is $21.44 per hour) *This position is not health or dental benefit eligible Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract

Position Description: The person in this position will be responsible for supervision of kindergarten students during the school day. The successful candidate will work 2.5 hours a day and have the chance to support the learning of kindergarten students. Duties include small group work/support, read alouds, 1:1 student interaction and assessment, supervision of an entire classroom, kindergarten recess, etc. Hours are 10:45-1:15 on student contact days

Qualifications:

Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment
Ability to take direction
Ability to multitask and supervise students in an environment that is highly engaging
Flexibility and patience
Ability to communicate effectively with students
Ability to provide positive and effective supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to make decisions independently

Application procedure :

Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org
Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application Selection Procedure:
Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 8/18/26@4:00PM.
If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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